About The Word Manilla
Learn about the word Manilla to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Manilla definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Manilla
| Manilla Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Manilla?
[n] a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
Synonyms | Synonyms for Manilla: manila | manila paper | manilla paper Related Terms | Find terms related to Manilla: See Also | paper Manilla In Webster's Dictionary \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}. |
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Self-sustained ‐ needing no…
- Acquisition agreement ‐ contract governing the merger of two or more…
- Lifesize ‐ being of the same size as an original; "a life-size…
- Language barrier ‐ barrier to communication resulting from speaking different…
- Ulfila ‐ a Christian Bishop who translated the Bible from Greek into Gothic…
- Inequitably ‐ in an inequitable manner; "their father's possessions were inequitably…
- Surveillance ‐ close observation of a…
- Dank ‐ unpleasantly cool and humid; "a clammy handshake"; "clammy weather";…
- Silicone resin ‐ a polymeric…
- Train ‐ wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by…