About The Word Manila
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Manila
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What's The Definition Of Manila?
[n] the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
[n] a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp Synonyms | Synonyms for Manila: capital of the Philippines | manila paper | manilla | manilla paper Related Terms | Find terms related to Manila: See Also | national capital | paper | Philippines | Republic of the Philippines Manila In Webster's Dictionary \Ma*nil"a\, Manilla \Ma*nil"la\, a.
Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the
Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city.
{Manila cheroot} or {cigar}, a cheroot or cigar made of
tobacco grown in the Philippine Islands.
{Manila hemp}, a fibrous material obtained from the {Musa
textilis}, a plant allied to the banana, growing in the
Philippine and other East India islands; -- called also by
the native name {abaca}. From it matting, canvas, ropes,
and cables are made.
{Manila paper}, a durable brown or buff paper made of Manila
hemp, used as a wrapping paper, and as a cheap printing
and writing paper. The name is also given to inferior
papers, made of other fiber.
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