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manille.

manille

7 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/ma.nij/
  1. manille

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Alteration of earlier malille, from Spanish malilla, diminutive of mala.

noun/ma.nij/
  1. ring, bracelet (as worn by a slave or convict)

    feminine
Where this word comes from

From Old Occitan manellie, of uncertain origin. Perhaps ultimately from Latin manicula (“little hand”), or from Old High German mānili (“crescent-shaped ornament, bracelet”, literally “little moon”).

noun/ma.nij/
  1. manilla

    feminine
Where this word comes from

From Spanish manilla.

noun/ma.nij/
  1. plant fibre similar to hemp, harvested in the Philippines

    masculine
  2. a fine and durable straw, harvested in the Philippines, used mainly to make hats

    masculine
Where this word comes from

From Spanish manilla.

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