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Manilla

Manilla Meaning & Definition
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

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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}.

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