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Definition of face towel

: a towel that is smaller than a bath towel, is often of smooth-surfaced material (as linen), and is used especially for drying the face

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“Face towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20towel. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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