kleenex

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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)

  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.

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Noun

kleenex m (plural kleenex)

  1. kleenex, tissue