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napkinlike en · ADJ

Etymology

From napkin + -like.

Meanings

1. Resembling or characteristic of a napkin.
   • In the exaggerated styles of the late 1960's and early 1970's, fat, napkinlike ties corresponded to the wide suit lapels and long-spread collars. 1981 March 29, Alan J. Flusser, “COLLARING THE CORRECT LOOK FOR SUMMER”, in The New York Times:
   • Smaller injera rounds, folded napkinlike into triangles, come to the table with instructions (if you look confused) from the waiter: Tear it into pieces and pick up portions of the entrees from the main platter. 1999 July 21, “ROUNDLY SATISFYING”, in Chicago Tribune:

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