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Definition of Bandana
1. Noun. Large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief.
Definition of Bandana
1. bandanna [n -S] - See also: bandanna
Medical Definition of Bandana
1. 1. A species of silk or cotton handkerchief, having a uniformly dyed ground, usually of red or blue, with white or yellow figures of a circular, lozenge, or other simple form. 2. A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed of a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the colour by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure. Origin: Hind. Bandhn a mode of dyeing in which the cloth is tied in different places so as to prevent the parts tied from receiving the dye. Cf. Band. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)