Associations to the word «Doily»

Wiktionary

DOILY, noun. A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.

Dictionary definition

DOILY, noun. A small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche