Associations to the word «Mantilla»

Wiktionary

MANTILLA, noun. Spanish lace veil worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.
MANTILLA, noun. A lady's light cloak or cape of silk, velvet, lace, or similar.

Dictionary definition

MANTILLA, noun. A woman's silk or lace scarf.
MANTILLA, noun. Short cape worn by women.

Wise words

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