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What is "handkerchief" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 02-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does handkerchief mean in English? Meaning of handkerchief definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "handkerchief" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "handkerchief": a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Noun

  • Meaning: a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
  • Synonyms: handkerchief hankey hankie hanky
  • Hyponyms: bandana bandanna pocket-handkerchief
  • Hypernyms: piece of cloth piece of material

    • Pronunciation in US: /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈhaŋkətʃiːf/, /ˈhaŋkətʃɪf/

    Synonyms:

    scarf, neckerchief, bandana, hankie,

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