kleenex
See also: Kleenex
English
Alternative forms
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/
Noun
kleenex (plural kleenexes)
Synonyms
Translations
generic term for a disposable tissue
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References
- kleenex at OneLook Dictionary Search
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