napkin

Meanings

• noun

  A large square piece of cloth, typically made of linen or paper, used for various purposes, especially for protecting surfaces, wiping the mouth, or as a table covering.

• noun

  In the context of dining, a napkin is a square piece of cloth or paper placed on a person's lap at the beginning of a meal.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with napkin
pin , win , din

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Variants

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napkin , napkins , sanitary napkin , sanitary napkins , sanitary pad

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Etymology

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The word 'napkin' comes from the Old French word 'nap' meaning nap or napkin and 'kin' meaning cloth.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the largest napkin is 13.5 meters (44 feet 3 inches) in diameter.

2. In some cultures, it is considered rude to blow your nose into a napkin at the table.

3. In ancient Rome, napkins were often used as a form of currency.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tablecloth: A large piece of fabric used to cover a table.

2. Placemat: A decorative mat placed under dishes at the table.

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Culture

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Napkins have been used for various purposes since ancient times. In medieval Europe, napkins were often used to indicate social status, with the wealthy using embroidered or lace-edged napkins. In literature, napkins have appeared in various works, such as Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and Dickens' 'Bleak House'. In art, napkins have been depicted in various paintings and sculptures, often as symbols of wealth or as part of a dining scene.

How to Memorize "napkin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large square piece of cloth or paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'napkin' with the idea of a large square piece of cloth or paper used for various purposes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'napkin' with the phrase 'Napkin: A piece of cloth for a nap'.

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