delicates

/ˈdɛlɪkəts/
noun
  1. Clothing made of fine or fragile fabric that needs special care when washing.
    • He put his delicates in a mesh bag before putting them in the machine.
    • She washed her delicates in cold water to avoid damage.
    • The label says to hand-wash all delicates.
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