kleenex
See also: Kleenex
English
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editEtymology
editFrom the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25. Alteration of clean + -ex.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editkleenex (plural kleenexes)
Synonyms
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editTranslations
editgeneric term for a disposable tissue
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References
edit- “kleenex”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
Spanish
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editNoun
editkleenex m (plural kleenex)
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