Meanings
nounmanila paper (uncountable)
- capitalizedsometimesuncountableA stiff paper with a yellowish-brown finish made from hemp obtained from the abaca plant.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
Broader
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Translations
French papier bulle
- papier bullestiff paper
German Manilapapier
- Manilapapierstiff paper
Cite this entry
APA
manila paper. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/manila%20paper
MLA
“manila paper.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/manila%20paper. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “manila paper,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/manila%20paper.
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