Meaning of MANILLA
| Pronunciation: | | mu'nilu
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| | Definition: | | [n] a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp |
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| | Synonyms: | | manila, manila paper, manilla paper |
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| | See Also: | | paper | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Ma*nil"la\, n. [Sp. manilla; cf. It. maniglio,
maniglia; F. manille; Pg. manilha; all fr. L. manus hand, and
formed after the analogy of L. monile, pl. monilia, necklace:
cf. F. manille.]
1. A ring worn upon the arm or leg as an ornament, especially
among the tribes of Africa.
2. A piece of copper of the shape of a horseshoe, used as
money by certain tribes of the west coast of Africa.
--Simmonds.
\Ma*nil"la\, a.
Same as {Manila}.
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