Manila paper

American  

noun

1. strong, light-brown or buff paper, originally made from Manila hemp but now also from wood pulp substitutes and various other fibers.

2. any paper resembling Manila paper.

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Manila paper British  

noun

1. a strong usually brown paper made from Manila hemp or similar fibres

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Etymology

Origin of Manila paper

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

There’s a cane next to the bed, and in the paint-flecked mini-studio, the walls are covered with bright, kinetic paintings, pencil sketches on lined Manila paper and photographs.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2011

At 7 o'clock the White House car takes Jimmy Byrnes home for dinner; usually he takes a brown Manila paper envelope full of reports with him.

From Time Magazine Archive

A box wrapped in Manila paper, said to contain Hiss's notes and papers, was loaded into a red Chevrolet convertible.

From Time Magazine Archive

His plan has been to draw on heavy Manila paper, cut in sizes of two by three feet, the general outline in pencil and then to mark over this with the desired colors.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

Manila paper, six leaves, 4�6 inches, double, with fold on outer edge.

From Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools by McGaw, Virginia