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manilla

Pronunciation: /məˈnɪlə/

Definition of manilla

noun

(in West Africa) a metal bracelet traditionally used as a medium of exchange.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Spanish, based on Latin manicula (see manacle)

Nearby words

manifesto
manifold
manikin
Manila ¹
Manila ²
manilla
manille
manioc
maniple
manipulate
manipulation

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Manila hemp in Manila (also Manilla)² Br. Eng
Manilla in Manila (also Manilla)² Br. Eng
Manila paper in Manila (also Manilla)² Br. Eng
manilla Sp-Eng

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