kleenex

See also: Kleenex

English

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Etymology

From the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25. Alteration of clean +‎ -ex.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkli.nɛks/, /ˈklin.ɛks/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

kleenex (plural kleenexes or (humorous) kleenices)

  1. (Canada, US) A disposable tissue.
    Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running.

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References

  • “kleenex”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

Spanish

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈklineɡs/ [ˈkli.neɣ̞s]
  • Rhymes: -ineɡs
  • Syllabification: klee‧nex

Noun

kleenex m (plural kleenex)

  1. kleenex, tissue
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