"napkinette" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: napkinettes [plural]
Etymology: napkin + -ette Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|napkin|ette|id2=diminutive}} napkin + -ette Head templates: {{en-noun}} napkinette (plural napkinettes)
  1. A small napkin.
    A small diaper.
    Sense id: en-napkinette-en-noun-hPWGKQ4h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ette (diminutive) Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ette (diminutive): 58 42
  2. A small napkin.
    A small serviette.
    Sense id: en-napkinette-en-noun-l46r6BX8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46

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