Associations to the word «Manilla»

Wiktionary

MANILLA, noun. A penannular armlet, mostly in bronze, copper or gold, which served as a form of money or barter coinage amongst certain West African peoples.
MANILLA HEMP, noun. Alternative spelling of Manila hemp

Dictionary definition

MANILLA, noun. A strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp.

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