Madras vs. Korma

Madrasnoun

A brightly colored cotton fabric with a checked or striped pattern.

Madrasnoun

A large handkerchief of this fabric, worn on the head in the West Indies.

Madrasnoun

A large silk-and-cotton kerchief, usually of bright colors, such as those often used by negroes for turbans.

Madrasnoun

A light patterned cotton fabric.

Madrasnoun

a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras

Madrasnoun

a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras

Madrasnoun

a light patterned cotton cloth

Madrasnoun

former name (until 1995) for Chennai

Madrasnoun

former name (until 1968) for the state of Tamil Nadu

Kormanoun

A curry made from various spices especially coriander and cumin; and often with yoghurt sauce or nuts.

Korma

Korma or qorma is a dish originating in the Indian subcontinent, consisting of meat or vegetables braised with yogurt (dahi) or cream, water or stock, and spices to produce a thick sauce or gravy.