noun
Uncommon
Madras
muh-DRAS
Madras (noun) means a spicy curry dish, typically made with a hot red-chilli-based sauce, said to originate from the Madras region of India. Example: “He ordered a chicken madras and asked for extra rice to cool it down.”
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A spicy curry dish, typically made with a hot red-chilli-based sauce, said to originate from the Madras region of India.
"He ordered a chicken madras and asked for extra rice to cool it down."
"Their madras is one of the hottest curries on the menu."
"I’ll have the chicken Madras."
How to use Madras
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hot, red curry commonly found on British and Indian restaurant menus.
Common pairings
chicken madras
lamb madras
madras curry
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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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Frequently asked questions
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.
