The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DOILY
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What does DOILY mean?
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.
- An old kind of woollen material.