napkin 
1. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing • Syn: table napkin, serviette • Hypernyms: table linen, napery • Hyponyms: bib, dinner napkin, tea napkin 2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement • Syn: diaper, nappy • Hypernyms: garment
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