noun. A large handkerchief, dyed blue, yellow, or red, with small spots left white, where the stuff has been pressed to prevent it from receiving the dye.

noun. A style of calico-printing in imitation of bandana handkerchiefs, white spots being produced on a red or dark-colored ground by discharging the color.

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

noun. 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.

noun. large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

"I tied my bandana from a fan blade to the water hose to keep the engine dry till I could back out, what memories!!"

handkerchief  hankey  hankie  hanky  

Adriana  Alana  Americana  Anna  Ariana  

Paisley  bandanna  blood-spotted  blue-bordered  dbu