Belgium
essuie
Meaning
a towel, for drying yourself after a wash
Elsewhere
serviette
Explanation
In France you dry yourself with a serviette and the dishes with a torchon. The Belgian essuie does both jobs, and this is the one for after the shower.
Example
Passe-moi un essuie propre, je sors de la douche.
Pass me a clean towel, I'm getting out of the shower.
Origin
The noun made from essuyer, to wipe.
Source