handkerchief

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From hand + kerchief.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hankie, hanky, hankey

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