Madras
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Noun — A spicy curry dish, typically made with a hot red-chilli-based sauce, said to originate from the Madras region of India.
How to use Madras
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Named after Madras (now Chennai), the Indian city the dish is associated with; the exact origin of the city name itself is disputed.
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What does “Madras” mean?
The word “Madras” means a spicy curry dish, typically made with a hot red-chilli-based sauce, said to originate from the Madras region of India. In plain terms, a hot, red curry commonly found on British and Indian restaurant menus.
How do you pronounce “Madras”?
“Madras” is pronounced muh-DRAS (/məˈdɹæs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Madras” in a sentence?
Here is “Madras” used in a sentence: “He ordered a chicken madras and asked for extra rice to cool it down.”
What part of speech is “Madras”?
“Madras” is a noun.
Is “Madras” a common word?
“Madras” is an uncommon word in modern English.