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Serviette: alternatives and connections

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Serviette

A table napkin.

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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.

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Napery 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Napkin 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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