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Manila

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
Manila /məˈnɪlə/ (also Manilla)

▶noun

1 (also Manila hemp) the strong fibre of a Philippine plant (Musa textilis), used for rope, matting, paper, etc.

2 strong brown paper, originally made from Manila hemp.

3 a cigar or cheroot made in Manila.

– origin C17: from Manila, capital of the Philippines.

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