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Vinony

napkin

noun

  1. piece of cloth or paper used to wipe one's face or skin while eating
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈnæpˌkɪn/ / [ˈnæpˌkʰɪn]

noun

Etymology: From Middle English napkyn, equivalent to nape (“cloth”) + -kin.

  1. A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.
  2. A nappy (UK), a diaper (American).
  3. A small scarf worn on the head by Christian women (chiefly Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox) when entering a church, as a token of modesty.
  4. Ellipsis of sanitary napkin.