manila

/məˈnɪlə/
noun
  1. A strong, light brown or yellowish paper originally made from Manila hemp, used for envelopes, folders, and file folders.
    • She put the documents in a manila envelope and mailed them.
    • The office supply closet was full of manila folders for filing.
    • He wrote the address on a manila tag and tied it to the suitcase.
  2. The capital city of the Philippines, a major port and cultural center.
    • The busy streets of Manila are filled with jeepneys and colorful markets.
    • They flew into Manila for a week of sightseeing and shopping.
    • Manila is known for its historic walled city, Intramuros.
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