manila

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[məˈnɪlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the capital and chief port of the Philippines, on the island of Luzon; population 1,660,700 (est. 2007)


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[məˈnɪlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the strong fibre of a Philippine plant, used for rope, matting, paper, etc.

- a cigar or cheroot made in Manila
(e.g: her favourite Manila stogies)


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Origin:
late 17th century (as an adjective meaning ‘from Manila’): from Manila




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