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manila
CIDE DICTIONARY
manila, a.
- Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city. [1913 Webster]
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Manila paper or the color ofmanila papaer . [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
manila, n. (also Manilla)
1 a cigar or cheroot made in Manila.
2 (in full Manila hemp) the strong fibre of a Philippine tree, Musa textilis, used for rope etc.
3 (also manila) a strong brown paper made from Manila hemp or other material and used for wrapping paper, envelopes, etc.
1 a cigar or cheroot made in Manila.
2 (in full Manila hemp) the strong fibre of a Philippine tree, Musa textilis, used for rope etc.
3 (also manila) a strong brown paper made from Manila hemp or other material and used for wrapping paper, envelopes, etc.
Etymology
Manila in the Philippines
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