Definition of manilla in English English dictionary
A penannular armlet, mostly in bronze, copper or gold, which served as a form of money or barter coinage amongst certain West African peoples
{i} Manila hemp, fibrous material obtained from the stalks of the abaca plant and used to make ropes and other items; Manila paper, sturdy light brown paper originally made from Manila hemp
Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city
A ring worn upon the arm or leg as an ornament, especially among the tribes of Africa
The manila folder (occasionally manilla folder) is a file folder designed to contain documents. It is generally formed by folding a large sheet of stiff card in half. Though traditionally beige, sometimes other colors are used to differentiate categories of files
the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e
A manila envelope or folder is made from a strong paper that is usually light brown. The capital and largest city of the Philippines, on southwest Luzon Island and Manila Bay, an inlet of the South China Sea. Founded in 1571, the city was controlled by Spain until it was seized by U.S. troops in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. It was held by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Population: 1,728,441. a city and port, the capital of the Philippines. strong brown paper used for making envelopes (Manila). City (pop., 2000: city, 1,581,082; metro. area, 9,932,560), capital of the Philippines. Located on Luzon island on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, it is the chief port and the economic, political, and cultural centre of the Philippines. The walled Muslim settlement originally built on the site was destroyed by Spanish conquistadors, who founded the fortress city of Intramuros in 1571. It was briefly held by the British (1762-63) during the Seven Years' War. During the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces gained control of Manila in 1898. Occupied by the Japanese in 1942, it was widely damaged during the fight for its recapture by U.S. forces in 1945. In 1946 it became the capital of the newly independent Republic of the Philippines, and was rebuilt. Quezon City became the capital in 1948, but Manila regained that position in 1976. In addition to its diversified industries, including shipbuilding and food processing, it is the seat of several universities