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madras

ma.dras \m*-'dras, -'dra:s; 'mad-r*s\ n [Madras, India] 1a: a fine 
   plain-woven shirting and dress fabric usu. of cotton with small  designs in 
   bright colors or in white 1b: a light open usu. cotton fabric with a heavy 
   design used for curtains  2: a large silk or cotton kerchief usu. of bright 
   colors that is often worn  as a turban