Added 9 October 2026 handkerchief /ˈhæŋkəːt͡ʃɪf/ noun Categories: ThingsUncommon Words In Latin: sūdārium Wiktionary noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about handkerchief at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory. Origin From hand + kerchief. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: hankiehankyhankeyscarfheadscarfhijabtissuepocketpouchkitmatchbookpot Back to today's word