manila Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
    manilla; manilla paper; manila paper.
  2. noun the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
    capital of the Philippines.

WordNet

Ma*nil"a, Ma*nil"la adjective (Also<
  • Manila
  • Manilla
)
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city.

Webster 1913