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Ma·nil·a

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–noun

1.	a seaport in and the capital of the Philippines, on W central Luzon. 1,630,485. Abbreviation: Man. Compare Quezon City.

2.	Manila hemp.

3.	Manila paper.

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ab·a·ca also ab·a·cá Audio Help (āb'ə-kä', ä'bə-) Pronunciation Key
n.

A bananalike plant (Musa textilis) native to the Philippines and having broad leaves with long stalks.
The fibers obtained from the stalks of this plant, used to make cordage, fabric, and paper. Also called manila, Manila hemp.

[Spanish abacá, from Tagalog abaka.]

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ma·nil·a or ma·nil·la Audio Help (mə-nĭl'ə) Pronunciation Key
n.

often Manila or Manilla A cheroot made in Manila.
See abaca.
Manila paper.
A light yellow brown.

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Manila
The capital and largest city of the Philippines, on southwest Luzon Island and Manila Bay, an inlet of the South China Sea. Founded in 1571, the city was controlled by Spain until it was seized by U.S. troops in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. It was held by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Population: 1,580,000.

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Manila

1697, capital of the Philippines, gave its name to manilla hemp (1814), original source of manilla paper (1873).

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manila
noun
1.	a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
2.	the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon

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Manila, KY Zip code(s): 41238

Manila, UT (town, FIPS 47620) Location: 40.99275 N, 109.72043 W
Population (1990): 207 (347 housing units)
Area: 2.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 84046

Manila, AR (city, FIPS 43820) Location: 35.88359 N, 90.16145 W
Population (1990): 2635 (1133 housing units)
Area: 8.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)

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Manila

Ab"a*ca\ ([a^]b"[.a]*k[.a]), n. [The native name.] The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.

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