{ } prop. n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Madagascar, or Madecassee. See Malagasy [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The language of the natives of Madagascar. [ 1913 Webster ]

prop. a. Of or pertaining to Madagascar or its inhabitants; now replaced by Madagascan. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

n. [ So named after Madras, a city and presidency of India. ] 1. A large silk-and-cotton kerchief, usually of bright colors, such as those often used by negroes for turbans.

A black woman in blue cotton gown, red-and-yellow madras turban . . . crouched against the wall. G. W. Cable. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. A light patterned cotton fabric. [ WordNet 1.5 ]