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NAPKIN

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement

Synonyms:

diaper; napkin; nappy

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("napkin" is a kind of...):

garment (an article of clothing)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

Synonyms:

napkin; serviette; table napkin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("napkin" is a kind of...):

napery; table linen (linens for the dining table)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "napkin"):

bib (a napkin tied under the chin of a child while eating)

dinner napkin (a large napkin used when dinner is served)

tea napkin (a small napkin used when tea is served)

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