- manila paper
- noun Usage: often capitalized M Date: 1866 a strong and durable paper of a brownish or buff color and smooth finish made originally from Manila hemp
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manila paper
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manila paper — n. A durable brown or buff paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish, made of Manila hemp, and used as a wrapping paper, or as a cheap printing and writing paper. The name is also given to inferior papers, made of other fiber. Syn … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Manila paper — or manila n. [often m p ] buff or light brownish yellow paper used for envelopes, wrapping paper, etc., orig. made of Manila hemp, now of various fibers … English World dictionary
manila paper — noun a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp • Syn: ↑manila, ↑manilla, ↑manilla paper • Hypernyms: ↑paper * * * noun or manilla paper … Useful english dictionary
Manila paper — A stack of manila paper. Manila paper is a type of paper originally made from Manila hemp or abacá. It is buff in color and the fibers are usually visible to the naked eye. Because manila paper is generally inexpensive, it is commonly given to… … Wikipedia
Manila paper — 1. strong, light brown or buff paper, originally made from Manila hemp but now also from wood pulp substitutes and various other fibers. 2. any paper resembling Manila paper. Also called Manila, manilla. [1870 75] * * * … Universalium
manila paper — /mənɪlə ˈpeɪpə/ (say muhniluh paypuh) noun strong light brown paper, derived originally from manila hemp, but now also from wood pulp substitutes. Also, Manila paper …
Manila paper — sturdy light brown paper originally made from Manila hemp … English contemporary dictionary
Manila paper — Manil′a (or manil′a) pa per n. pri strong, light brown or buff paper orig. made from abaca fiber but now also from other fibers … From formal English to slang
Manila paper — Манильская бумага … Краткий толковый словарь по полиграфии
Manila — hemp (abaca fiber used in making fabrics, rope and paper); Manila paper (buff color paper prized for its heavy duty applications) … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
