kleenex
Meaning
A disposable tissue.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkli.nɛks/
Etymology
From the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25. Alteration of clean + -ex.
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