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lenço — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • handkerchief noun A small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
  • headscarf noun A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
  • kerchief noun A square of cloth worn over the head or tied around the neck.

Senses

lenço is used for these senses in English:

  • handkerchief A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
  • headscarf A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
  • kerchief (dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.
  • tissue paper An unspecified product made of tissue (absorbent paper), such as bathroom tissue, paper handkerchief or household towel.

handkerchief — full definition

  1. noun A small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
  2. noun A similar piece of cloth worn around the neck.

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