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ma·nil·la  (m-nl)
n.
Variant of manila.

manilla [məˈnɪlə]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) an early form of currency in W Africa in the pattern of a small bracelet
[from Spanish: bracelet, diminutive of mano hand, from Latin manus]
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Noun1.manilla - a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hempmanilla - a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
paper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses


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