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Handkerchief

/hˈæŋkərtʃɪf/
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(noun) A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

This handkerchief didn't wash clean.
This handkerchief is made of paper.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He pulled a clean white ____ out of his pocket to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

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