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Handkerchief

HA-ngkur-chihf

/ˈhæŋkɜːrtʃɪf/

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handkerchief

Dictionary meaning

A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory.

Synonyms: hankie, hanky, hankey

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