mad·ras
/ˈmadrəs,məˈdras,məˈdräs/
noun
- a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks."a short-sleeved madras shirt"
- a dish of meat, fish, or vegetables in a hot curry sauce.
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Chennai
City in India
Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company...
Neighborhoods: Sowcarpet, Shenoy Nagar, Periyar Nagar West, and more
Pincode(s): 600xxx
Area code: +91-44
Demonym: Chennaiite
District: Chennai district
Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)
Established: 1639
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The meaning of MADRAS is a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban.
5 days ago · (Chennai was known as Madras during British rule.) Originally worn by Indian laborers, the cloth almost sparked a corporate scandal for American ...