kleenex en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈklin.ɛks/
- /ˈkli.nɛks/
Etymology
By genericization from the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25. Alteration of clean + -ex.
Meanings
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(Canada, US) A disposable tissue.
Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kleenex | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kleenices | Number=Plur | humorous | lexicographic |
| kleenexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (14)
fr Kleenex (generic term for a disposable tissue) · ar كْلِيْنَكْس (generic term for a disposable tissue) · he טישו (generic term for a disposable tissue) · pl chusteczka higieniczna (generic term for a disposable tissue) · nv chį́į́h bee yitʼoodí (generic term for a disposable tissue) · hu papír zsebkendő (generic term for a disposable tissue) · hu zsebkendő (generic term for a disposable tissue) · fi paperinenäliina (generic term for a disposable tissue) · hu zsepi (generic term for a disposable tissue) · pl chusteczka jednorazowa (generic term for a disposable tissue) · cs papírový kapesník (generic term for a disposable tissue) · es clínex (generic term for a disposable tissue) · es kleenex (generic term for a disposable tissue) · de Tempo (generic term for a disposable tissue)