manila

manila
1. adjective /məˈnɪlə/
a) Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippines; made in, or exported from, that city. <! webster 1913

a manila envelope

b) Made of manila paper or material like it.
2. noun /məˈnɪlə/
a) Fiber made from abaca (Manila hemp), used to make ropes and manila paper.
b) The yellow-brown colour of manila.

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