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ban·dan·na
or ban·dan·a (băn-dăn′ə)n.
A large handkerchief usually patterned and brightly colored.
[Probably Portuguese, from Hindi bāndhnū, tie-dyeing, from bāndhnā, to tie, from Sanskrit bandhati, he ties; see bhendh- in Indo-European roots.]
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bandanna
(bænˈdænə) orbandana
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a large silk or cotton handkerchief or neckerchief
[C18: from Hindi bāndhnū tie-dyeing, from bāndhnā to tie, from Sanskrit bandhnāti he ties]
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ban•dan•na
or ban•dan•a
(bænˈdæn ə)n., pl. -dan•nas or -dan•as.
a large, usu. figured handkerchief often worn as a scarf.
[1745–55; earlier bandanno < Hindi bā̃dhnū tie dyeing]
ban•dan′naed, adj.
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bandanna
A large, colorful handkerchief often worn around the neck.
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| Noun | 1. |  bandanna - large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchiefhandkerchief, hankey, hankie, hanky - a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory |
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