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ma⋅nil⋅la

  [muh-nil-uh]
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–noun
1. Manila hemp.
2. Manila paper.
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Manila hemp

 
–noun
a fibrous material made from the leafstalks of the abacá, Musa textilis, used for making ropes, fabrics, etc.
Also called Manila, manilla.

Origin:
1850–55

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 strong, light-brown or buff paper, originally made from Manila hemp but now also from wood pulp substitutes and various other fibers.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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ma·nil·a or ma·nil·la   (mə-nĭl'ə)   
n.  

  1. often Manila or Manilla A cheroot made in Manila.

  2. See abaca.

  3. Manila paper.

  4. A light yellow brown.

ma·nil·la   (mə-nĭl'ə)   
n.  Variant of manila.
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