MANILA


Meaning of MANILA in English

[ mə'nɪlə ]

(also Manilla )

■ noun

1》 (also ~ hemp ) the strong fibre of a Philippine plant ( Musa textilis ), used for rope, matting, paper, etc.

2》 strong brown paper, originally made from ~ hemp.

3》 a cigar or cheroot made in ~.

Origin

C17: from ~ , capital of the Philippines.

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