HANKIE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

handkerchief; hankey; hankie; hanky

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

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

piece of cloth; piece of material (a separate part consisting of fabric)

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

bandana; bandanna (large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief)

pocket-handkerchief (a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket)