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
- Euphemistically ‐ in a euphemistic manner; "his violent death was euphemistically…
- True laurel ‐ small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries…
- Victimisation ‐ an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly);…
- Participation loan ‐ a loan that is shared by a group of banks that join to make a…
- Lady fern ‐ most widely grown fern of the genus Athyrium for its delicate…
- Uncrystallized ‐ without real or apparent crystalline form; "an amorphous mineral";…
- Kolkwitzia ‐ Chinese genus of 1 species:…
- Fundamental ‐ the lowest tone of a harmonic series [adj] serving as an essential…
- Rationalisation ‐ the organization of a business according to scientific principles…
- Built-soap powder ‐ soap in powdered form mixed with…