manilla

[ muh-nil-uh ]

/ məˈnɪl ə /

noun

Manila hemp.

Manila paper.

Nearby words

manila bay, manila grass, manila hemp, manila paper, manila rope, manilla, manille, manini, maninke, manioc, maniple

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Examples from the Web for manilla

The day appointed for sailing was fast approaching, and had to make all speed to get through various engagements in Manilla.
Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas|W. Hastings Macaulay
In connection with sugar, it may be stated, that some very good rum is made at Manilla, although very little is exported.
Recollections of Manilla and the Philippines|Robert Mac Micking
I had a friend in Manilla, a lady of angelic goodness, gentleness, and devotedness.
Adventures in the Philippine Islands|Paul P. de La Gironire
Then he sailed along the coast toward Manilla, which was said to be three leagues from that town.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803|E.H. Blair

Fortunately the town lay in our track, as we were about to proceed to Labuan, and from thence to Manilla.
Borneo and the Indian Archipelago|Frank S. Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for manilla

manilla

/ (məˈnɪlə) /

noun

an early form of currency in W Africa in the pattern of a small bracelet

Word Origin for manilla

from Spanish: bracelet, diminutive of mano hand, from Latin manus

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Word Origin and History for manilla (1 of 2)

manilla

variant of Manila, especially in manilla paper (1832).

Word Origin and History for manilla (1 of 2)

manilla

"ring, bracelet," from Spanish manilla, from Latin monilia, plural of monile "collar, necklace" (see mane). Influenced in Spanish by Spanish mano "hand."