英语词汇madras的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	madras
词源	madras. Generally madras refers to a fine cotton cloth with a plaid, striped, or checked pattern, although it can be a striped silk or rayon cloth, or even a bright colored silk cloth worn as a turban. In any case, it is a cloth originally made in Madras, In- dia, during the 17th century, when the British East India Com- pany founded the seaport city.
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