pañuelo

noun

pa·​ñue·​lo

ˌpänyəˈwā(ˌ)lō

plural -s

: a square cloth folded triangularly and worn in the Philippines like a great ruffle or collar

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of paño cloth, from Latin pannus

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