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handkerchief

The correct spelling is handkerchief.

How to pronounce handkerchief

/ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/
noun

IPA: /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/

Say it like: Han-dke-rch-eef

The correct spelling is handkerchief. A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
  2. 2.A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief or neckcloth.

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