Madras (noun)

1. A type of lightweight cotton fabric with a pattern of bright, checked or striped designs, originally made in Madras (now Chennai), India.
2. A type of handkerchief or necktie made of this fabric.

Origin:

The word originated in the 16th century from madras, the former name of the city of chennai, india, which was the center of production of the cotton fabric.

Examples:

1. She wore a brightly colored madras skirt to the beach.
2. The men in the office wear madras ties on casual Friday.
3. The madras fabric was popular in the 60s for its bold, cheerful patterns.
4. The madras handkerchief became a symbol of hippie culture in the 1960s.
5. This summer, madras is making a big comeback as a popular fabric for clothing.