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Manila (iou)



Manila adjective & noun. Also Manilla, manila. L17.
[The capital and chief port of the Philippines.]
A. adjective.
attrib. Designating things produced in or associated with Manila or the Philippines. L17.
Manila cheroot, Manila cigar: of a kind manufactured in Manila. Manila ELEMI. Manila hemp the fibres of the pseudostem of the plant Musa textilis (family Musaceae), used to make ropes, matting, paper, etc. manila paper: of a light yellow-brown colour made from Manila hemp or other material, used esp. as wrapping paper. Manila tamarind: see TAMARIND 3.
Made from Manila hemp or manila paper; of the light yellow-brown colour of manila paper. M19.
P. Highsmith He put on old Manila trousers. D. Lodge The brown Manila envelope..already..used twice for the circulation of internal mail.
b. noun.
Manila hemp; Manila rope; manila paper. M19.
A Manila cheroot or cigar. M19.