Manila paper
noun
strong, light-brown or buff paper, originally made from Manila hemp but now also from wood pulp substitutes and various other fibers.
any paper resembling Manila paper.
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First recorded in 1870–75
Words nearby Manila paper
manikin, Manila, Manila Bay, manila grass, Manila hemp, Manila paper, Manila rope, manilla, manille, manini, Maninke
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British Dictionary definitions for Manila paper
Manila paper
Manilla paper
noun
a strong usually brown paper made from Manila hemp or similar fibres
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