Manila paper

Manila paper

noun
1.
strong, light-brown or buff paper, originally made from Manila hemp but now also from wood pulp substitutes and various other fibers.
2.
any paper resembling Manila paper.
Also called Manila, manilla.


Origin:
1870–75
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Manila paper or Manilla paper
 
n
a strong usually brown paper made from Manila hemp or similar fibres
 
Manilla paper or Manilla paper
 
n

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