manilla Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
    manilla paper; manila; manila paper.

WordNet

Ma*nil"la noun
Etymology
Sp. manilla; cf. It. maniglio, maniglia; F. manille; Pg. manilha; all fr. L. manus hand, and formed after the analogy of L. monile, pl. monilia, necklace: cf. F. manille.
Definitions
  1. A ring worn upon the arm or leg as an ornament, especially among the tribes of Africa.
  2. A piece of copper of the shape of a horseshoe, used as money by certain tribes of the west coast of Africa. Simmonds.
Ma*nil"la adjective
Definitions
  1. Same as Manila.

Webster 1913