manila
məˈnɪlə
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Definition of manila - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
materialsmade of a type of strong, yellowish paper
  • The documents were stored in manila envelopes..
kraft parchment
2.
hueyellow-brown color like common office paper
  • The walls were painted a soft manila.
beige tan

Noun

1.
coloryellowish brown shade similar to common envelope paper
  • The walls were painted a soft manila.
beige khaki tan
2.
packaging sheetsstrong, light brown paper made from hemp
  • The documents were stored in envelopes made of manila..
kraft parchment
3.
cord makingTECH.fiber from abaca used for ropes and paperTECH.
  • The rope is made from manila.
abaca cordage hemp
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Images of manila

  • manila: yellowish brown shade similar to common envelope paper
    yellowish brown shade similar to common envelope paper
  • manila: strong, light brown paper made from hemp
    strong, light brown paper made from hemp
  • manila: fiber from abaca used for ropes and paper
    fiber from abaca used for ropes and paper

Expressions with manila

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oversized envelope made from durable manila paper
She placed the contract in a manila envelope.
strong, stiff paper from manila hemp, usually yellowish-brown
She drew her design on manila paper.

Origin of manila

Tagalog, maynilad (place of nilad) + Spanish, Manila (capital city)

Terms with manila included in their meaning

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AdMUacr.
acr: Ateneo de Manila University
prestigious university in the Philippines
geography
independent city in Metro Manila, Philippines
MMDAacr.
acr: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
helps manage and improve Manila's city life
MMFFacr.
acr: Metro Manila Film Festival
annual film event in Metro Manila
MPDacr.
acr: Manila Police District
law enforcement agency in Manila
urban center
major urban center in Metro Manila
Luzon map
independent city in Metro Manila, Philippines
geography
country in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital

Examples of manila in a sentence

  • The artist used manila paper for the sketch.
  • The manila curtains matched the vintage decor.
  • She chose a manila shade for the living room walls.
  • She wore a dress in a lovely shade of manila.
  • The artist chose manila for the background color.
  • He wrapped the package in manila for extra protection.

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  1. French:en kraft, papier manille, ...
  2. German:manila, Manilafarbe, ...
  3. Italian:manila, carta manila, ...
  4. Spanish:manila, papel manila, ...
  5. Portuguese:manilha, manila, ...
  6. Chinese:牛皮纸的, 黄褐色, ...
  7. Japanese:マニラ紙, マニラ, ...
  8. Arabic:مانِيلا, لَوْن مَانِيلا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָנִילָה, נְיָיר מַנִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:манильская бумага, манила, ...
  11. Ukrainian:манільський, манільський папір, ...
  12. Hindi:मनीला, मनीला रंग, ...
Manila
məˈnɪlə

Definition of Manila - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Metro Manilagroup of cities forming the Philippines' national capital region
  • Traffic in Manila can be quite heavy.
Metro Manila NCR
2.
geographycapital city of the Philippines on Luzon island
  • Manila is known for its rich history.
3.
UtahRareUSsmall town in Daggett County, Utah, USARareUS
  • Manila is a quiet town in Utah.
town village
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Expressions with Manila

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inlet of the South China Sea in the Philippines
Manila Bay is famous for its beautiful sunsets.
rope made from fibers of the abacá plant
The sailor coiled the Manila rope on the deck.
the capital region of the Philippines
Many government offices are located in Metro Manila.

Origin of Manila

Spanish, named after the capital of the Philippines

Examples of Manila in a sentence

  • The skyline of Manila is breathtaking at sunset.
  • Manila hosts many international events annually.
  • The skyline of Manila is breathtaking at night.
  • Manila hosts an annual rodeo event.
  • The population of Manila is under 1,000.

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  1. French:Manille, Manila, ...
  2. German:Manila, ...
  3. Italian:Manila, ...
  4. Spanish:Manila, ...
  5. Portuguese:Manila, ...
  6. Chinese:马尼拉, ...
  7. Japanese:マニラ, ...
  8. Arabic:مانيلا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָנִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:Манила, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Маніла, ...
  12. Hindi:मनीला, ...
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