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mantilla

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man·til·la  (mn-ty, -tl)
n.
1. A lightweight lace or silk scarf worn over the head and shoulders, often over a high comb, by women in Spain and Latin America.
2. A short cloak or cape.

[Spanish, diminutive of manta, cape; see manta.]

mantilla [mænˈtɪlə]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's lace or silk scarf covering the shoulders and head, often worn over a comb in the hair, esp in Spain
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a similar covering for the shoulders only
[Spanish, diminutive of manta cloak]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.mantillamantilla - a woman's silk or lace scarf        
scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
2.mantilla - short cape worn by women
cape, mantle - a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
Translations
mantilla [mænˈtɪlə] Nmantilla f, velo m
mantilla
nMantille f, → Mantilla f
mantilla [mænˈtɪlə] nmantiglia
mantilla [mænˈtɪlə] nmantiglia


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Natasha, raising her face for a moment from her mother's mantilla, glanced up at her through tears of laughter, and again hid her face.
S--Do you know, if we go to the theatre, I think that I shall wear my new hat and black mantilla.
There was no expression of recognition in his face--or of anything indeed save a sort of feeble, fascinated dread; Newman looked at the pug and the lace mantilla, and then he met the old man's eyes again.
 
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