Manila

  1. Proper noun.  The capital of the Philippines, located on the island of Luzon.
  2. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippines; made in, or exported from, that city.
  3. Adjective.  Made of manila paper or material like it.
  4. Adjective.  Yellow-brown; colored like manila paper.
  5. Noun.  Fiber made from abaca (Manila hemp), used to make ropes and manila paper.
  6. Noun.  The yellow-brown colour of manila.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.