handkerchief

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf, -ˌtʃif/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hangkər chif, -chēf′)



handkerchief
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Sense: Noun: cloth used for hygiene
Synonyms:
hanky (informal), hankie (informal), kerchief, pocket handkerchief, wipe Collocations, wet wipe, hand wipe, cloth Collocations
Sense: Noun: bandanna
Synonyms:
bandanna, do-rag (informal), kerchief


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