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madrases

noun

plural of madras

as in handkerchiefs

a scarf worn on the head an Indian woman wearing a madras in bright yellow

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handkerchiefs

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Some were seen drying their eyes with handkerchiefs in a Reuters live video of the scene.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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