/ Dictionary / Index M madras: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: mad•ras Pronunciation: (mad'rus, mu-dras', -dräs'), [key] — n. a light cotton fabric of various weaves, esp. one in multicolored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc. a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauzelike weave with figures of heavier yarns. a large, brightly colored kerchief, of silk or cotton, often used for turbans. —adj. made of or resembling madras. Ma•dras Pronunciation: (mu-dras', -dräs'), [key] — n. a seaport in and the capital of Tamil Nadu state, in SE India, on the Bay of Bengal. 3,169,930. former name of Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: madras (Thesaurus) Madonna lily madrasah Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language