Manila2

 
Pronunciation: /məˈnɪlə/
(also Manilla)

noun

  • 1 (also Manila hemp) [mass noun] the strong fibre of a Philippine plant, used for rope, matting, paper, etc.: [as modifier]: Manila rope
    • The plant is Musa textilis, family Musaceae
  • (also Manila paper) strong brown paper, originally made from Manila hemp: [as modifier]: he took a brown manila folder from a drawer
  • 2a cigar or cheroot made in Manila: [as modifier]: her favourite Manila stogies

Origin:

late 17th century (as an adjective meaning 'from Manila'): from Manila1