manila

/məˈnɪlə/

noun

  1. 1

    Fiber made from abaca (Manila hemp), used to make ropes and manila paper.

  2. 2

    The yellow-brown colour of manila.

adjective

  1. 1

    Of or pertaining to Manila, the capital of the Philippines; made in, or exported from, that city.

  2. 2

    Made of manila paper or material like it.

    “a manila envelope”
  3. 3

    Yellow-brown; colored like manila paper.

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