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bandanna
noun ban·dan·na \ban-ˈda-nə\
: a square piece of cloth that is used as a head covering or worn around the neck
Full Definition of BANDANNA
: a large often colorfully patterned handkerchief
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Variants of BANDANNA
ban·dan·na or ban·dana \ban-ˈda-nə\
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Origin of BANDANNA
Hindi bāṅdhnū & Urdu bāndhnū tie-dyeing, cloth so dyed, ultimately from Sanskrit badhnāti he ties — more at bind
First Known Use: 1741
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bandanna
noun ban·dan·na \ban-ˈda-nə\
Definition of BANDANNA for Kids
: a large handkerchief usually with a colorful design printed on it
Variants of BANDANNA
ban·dan·na or ban·dana \ban-ˈda-nə\
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