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Napkin

A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.

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Narrower term 1

Bib 76% connected

A small piece of cloth worn by children over the breast, to protect the clothes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Broader term 2

Garment 76% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Napery 76% connected

Table linen; also, linen clothing, or linen in general.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Synonym 3

Diaper 92% connected

Any textile fabric (esp. linen or cotton toweling) woven in diaper pattern. See 2.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Nappy 92% connected

Inclined to sleep; sleepy; as, to feel nappy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Serviette 92% connected

A table napkin.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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