manila
see also: Manila
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /məˈnɪlə/
Adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to Manila, the capital of the Philippines; made in, or exported from, that city.
  2. Made of manila paper or material like it.
    a manila envelope
  3. Yellow-brown; colored like manila paper.
Translations Noun

manila (uncountable)

  1. Fiber made from abaca (Manila hemp), used to make ropes and manila paper.
  2. The yellow-brown colour of manila.

Manila
Pronunciation
  • (British, America) IPA: /məˈnɪl.ə/
Proper noun
  1. A capital city in Philippines, located on the island of Luzon.
  2. (loosely) Metro Manila.
  3. (figuratively) The national government or administrative authority of the Philippines.
  4. A small town/county seat in Daggett County, Utah.
  5. CDP in Humboldt County, California.
Translations Noun

manila (plural manilas)

  1. Venerupis philippinarum; a Pacific clam.
    I dug up a Manila clam! Manila is my favorite flavor of clam!



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