Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun napkin

2 senses of napkin

Sense 1
napkin, table napkin, serviette -- (a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing)
       => table linen, napery -- (linens for the dining table)

Sense 2
diaper, nappy, napkin -- (garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement)
       => garment -- (an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk")