Manila
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Manilas
Sense 1
Venerupis philippinarum; a Pacific clam.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Made of manila paper or material like it.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Yellow-brown; colored like manila paper.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Fiber made from abaca (Manila hemp), used to make ropes and manila paper.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Manila” mean?
Venerupis philippinarum; a Pacific clam.
Is “Manila” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.