A kerchief is a type of head covering that is typically made of cloth and is used to cover the head or neck. It can also be used to keep hair in place or to protect the face from the sun. The term 'kerchief' is often used interchangeably with other terms such as BANDANNA, bandana, HANKY, SCARF, BABUSHKA, and fichu. BANDANNA and bandana both have 8 letters, HANKY has 5 letters, SCARF has 5 letters, BABUSHKA has 8 letters, and fichu has 5 letters.