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Kleenex

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Kleen·ex  (klnks)
A trademark used for a soft facial tissue.
Kleenex [ˈkliːnɛks]
n pl -ex, -exes
™ a kind of soft paper tissue, used esp as a handkerchief
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.KleenexKleenex - a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
tissue paper, tissue - a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
Translations
Kleenex® [ˈkliːneks] N (Kleenex or Kleenexes (pl)) → Kleenex ® m
Kleenex® [ˈkliːnɛks] n → Kleenex® m
Kleenex®
n → Papiertaschentuch nt, → ˜ Tempo(taschentuch)® nt
Kleenex® [ˈkliːnɛks] n → kleenex ® m inv, fazzoletto di carta
Kleenex® [ˈkliːnɛks] n → kleenex ® m inv, fazzoletto di carta


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