Etymology
Etymology uncertain; older forms are Madraspatan, Madraspatanam, and Madraspattinam, the latter ingredient being from Sanskrit पत्तन (pattana) 'village, city'. It is possible that Madras is from Arabic مدرسة (madrasah) 'college'.
Proper noun
- Former name of Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu (India).
- British a style of curry dish purported to originate from Madras region.
- "I'll have the Chicken Madras."
