Definition of napkin Napkin
/næˈpkɪn/ - [natpkin] - nap•kin
We found 12 definitions of napkin from 6 different sources.
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What does napkin mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: napkins |
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| napkin - a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing | ||
| table napkin, serviette | ||
| napery, table linen linens for the dining table | ||
| bib a napkin tied under the chin of a child while eating | ||
| dinner napkin a large napkin used when dinner is served | ||
| napkin - garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement | ||
| diaper, nappy | ||
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Wiktionary 
- napkin (Noun)
A serviette; a usually rectangular piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating. - napkin (Noun)
A nappy UK, a diaper American. - napkin (Noun)
A small scarf worn on the head by Christian woman when entering a Roman Catholic church, as a token of modesty. - napkin (Noun)
A sanitary napkin .
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- napkin (n.)
A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table. - napkin (n.)
A handkerchief.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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napkin
A rectangle of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth while eating. -
napkin
An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of its bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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napkin
nap′kin, n. a cloth for wiping the hands: a handkerchief.—n. Nap′kin-ring, a ring in which a table-napkin is rolled. [Dim. of Fr. nappe.]
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🔤- napkin, noun, singular of napkins.
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