napkin ring

napkin ring

noun
a ring or band of metal, wood, plastic, etc., through which a folded napkin is inserted, often as part of a place setting.

Origin:
1680–90
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Napkin ring is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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napkin ring

noun
a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin 
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