fila
- plural of filum.
Example Sentences
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According to the exhibition catalog, “Aso Oke” was inspired by the handwoven openwork fabric of Nigeria’s Yoruba people, as well as the drooping fila gobi ceremonial cap worn by Yoruba men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
The 1991 Act had already banned the ownership of four breeds - the pit bull terrier, the Japanese tosa, dogo argentino and fila brasileiro.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Four breeds of dogs are currently banned in the United Kingdom: the pitbull terrier, the Japanese tosa, the dogo Argentino and the fila Brasileiro.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
Enter the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, banning the breeding, sale or exchange of pit bulls, Japanese tosas, dogo argentinos and fila brasileiros.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 27, 2013
Now in Romany, firla, or fila, stands for "face," and has the same meaning—it is exactly the os of the Latins.
From Carmen by Loyd, Lady Mary Sophia (Hely-Hutchinson)
