mantilla
[ man-til-uh, -tee-uh ]
/ mænˈtɪl ə, -ˈti ə /
noun
a silk or lace head scarf arranged over a high comb and falling over the back and shoulders, worn in Spain, Mexico, etc.
a short mantle or light cape.
Words nearby mantilla
mantelshelf, manteltree, mantic, manticore, mantid, mantilla, mantinea, mantis, mantis shrimp, mantispid, mantissa
Origin of mantilla
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mantilla
/ (mænˈtɪlə) /
noun
a woman's lace or silk scarf covering the shoulders and head, often worn over a comb in the hair, esp in Spain
a similar covering for the shoulders only
Word Origin for mantilla
C18: Spanish, diminutive of manta cloak
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