manila

n. the capital city of the Philippines.

n. The capital city of the Philippines, located on the island of Luzon; often used figuratively to refer to the Philippine government.

“The flight from London to Manila takes about fourteen hours.”

“Manila serves as the economic and political heart of the archipelago, anchoring the densely populated National Capital Region.”

n. a strong, light-brown paper or the fiber used to make it.

n. A durable, buff-colored paper originally made from abaca (Manila hemp) fibers. Uncountable when referring to the material.

“The documents were delivered in a large envelope made of thick manila.”

“The archive consists mostly of records stored in manila folders, which have held up remarkably well against the humidity over the decades.”

adj. made of manila paper or having its light-brown color.

adj. Constructed from manila paper or characterized by a light yellowish-brown color. Usually non-gradable.

“Please put the application forms into the manila folders on my desk.”

“The clerk handed me a manila envelope containing the legal contracts and asked for a signature on the final page.”