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hankey vs pocket-handkerchief

pocket-handkerchief vs hankey

hankey and pocket-handkerchief both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hankey Yes No No No
pocket-handkerchief Yes No No No
As nouns, pocket-handkerchief is a hyponym of hankey; that is, pocket-handkerchief is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hankey:
  • hankey: a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
  • pocket-handkerchief: a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
Other hyponyms of hankey include bandana, bandanna.
hankey (noun) pocket-handkerchief (noun)
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
Difference between hankey and pocket-handkerchief

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