kleenex — meaning in English

English meaning

• kleenex noun A disposable paper tissue, from the brand name.
• tissue noun A soft, absorbent piece of paper used for blowing your nose or wiping up small messes.

Senses

kleenex is used for these senses in English:

• kleenex (North America) A disposable tissue.
• tissue A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

tissue — full definition

1. noun A soft, absorbent piece of paper used for blowing your nose or wiping up small messes.
2. noun A group of similar cells in a plant or animal that work together to perform a particular function.
3. noun A complex, connected structure of interwoven parts, used figuratively.

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