Where does “madras” come from?
madras (English) comes from English Madras, from English Madraspattinam.
madras (English): A brightly colored cotton fabric with a checked...
Definitions
- A brightly colored cotton fabric with a checked...
Ancestry of “madras”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Madras | A style of curry dish purported to originate from... |
| 2 | English | Madraspattinam | — |