Handkerchief vs. Bandana

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief or neckcloth.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth.

Handkerchiefnoun

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Handkerchiefnoun

a square of cotton or other finely woven material intended for wiping one's nose.

Handkerchief

A handkerchief (; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket; it is then called a pocket square.

Bandananoun

A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.

Bandananoun

A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.

Bandananoun

large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief