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Madras has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

"During our family trip, we visited Chennai to explore its famous beaches and old colonial architecture, knowing it was once known as Madras."

2

a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras

"After visiting Chennai, I realized that everyone still calls it Madras when talking about its historic colonial architecture."

3

a light patterned cotton cloth

"She chose a vibrant blue and white madras dress for her summer wedding because of its breathable, lightweight fabric."

4

A style of curry dish purported to originate from the Madras region.

"The old tablecloth was made of vibrant madras, featuring bold stripes in red, yellow, and blue that looked like they were about to spill off the edge."

5

A brightly colored cotton fabric with a checked or striped pattern.

Proper Noun
1

Former name of Chennai, the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, India.

"During our trip to South India, we visited Madras before it was officially renamed Chennai in 1996."

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Origin

The origin of the word "madras" is uncertain, though it likely comes from Madraspattinam. Several other possible sources have also been suggested.

Rhyming Words
ras aras fras gras iras eras bras naras duras auras paras taras haras veras karas arras ceras loras teras boras
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