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napkin    音标拼音: [n'æpkɪn]
n. 餐巾,餐巾纸,尿布

餐巾,餐巾纸,尿布

napkin
n 1: a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth
and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing [synonym:
{napkin}, {table napkin}, {serviette}]
2: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the
legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch
excrement [synonym: {diaper}, {nappy}, {napkin}]

Napkin \Nap"kin\, n. [Dim. of OF. nape a tablecloth, cloth, F.
nappe, L. mappa. See {Napery}.]
1. A little towel, made of cloth or paper, esp. one for
wiping the fingers and mouth at table.
[1913 Webster]

2. A handkerchief. [Obs.] --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

{Napkin pattern}. See {Linen scroll}, under {Linen}. --
{Napkin ring}, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material,
used to inclose a table napkin.

{paper napkin}, a napkin made of paper, intended to be
disposed of after use.
[1913 Webster PJC]

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