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pañuelo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bandana noun A large, often colorful square of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.
  • handkerchief noun A small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
  • neckerchief noun A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
  • tissue noun A soft, absorbent piece of paper used for blowing your nose or wiping up small messes.

Senses

pañuelo is used for these senses in English:

  • bandana A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
  • handkerchief A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
  • neckerchief A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
  • tissue A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

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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