"washrag" meaning in English

See washrag in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: washrags [plural]
Etymology: From wash + rag. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wash|rag}} wash + rag Head templates: {{en-noun}} washrag (plural washrags)
  1. (Southern US) A square piece of cloth for washing the face and body. Tags: Southern-US Synonyms: face washer, flannel, washcloth Translations (square piece of cloth for washing the face and body): washandje (Dutch)

Inflected forms

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