Definitions for: Manila


[n] the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
[n] a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp



Webster (1913) Definition: Ma*nil"a, Manilla Ma*nil"la, a.
Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the
Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city.

Manila cheroot or cigar, a cheroot or cigar made of
tobacco grown in the Philippine Islands.

Manila hemp, a fibrous material obtained from the {Musa
textilis}, a plant allied to the banana, growing in the
Philippine and other East India islands; -- called also by
the native name abaca. From it matting, canvas, ropes,
and cables are made.

Manila paper, a durable brown or buff paper made of Manila
hemp, used as a wrapping paper, and as a cheap printing
and writing paper. The name is also given to inferior
papers, made of other fiber.

Synonyms: capital of the Philippines, manila paper, manilla, manilla paper

See Also: national capital, paper, Philippines, Republic of the Philippines

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