terry nappy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cloth nappy folded from a large piece of square or rectangular absorbent fabric which is held in place by a nappy pin or other fastener, especially one made from terry (coarse cotton); a flat nappy.

Word forms

terry nappy terry nappies

Etymology

Named after the terry towelling fabric from which these flat nappies were most commonly made.

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