Manila paper

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Manila paper

A strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth finish, usually buff in color, made from Manila hemp or wood fibers similar to it.

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Manila paper

Manilla paper

(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a strong usually brown paper made from Manila hemp or similar fibres

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Manil′a

(or manil′a) pa`per,

strong, light brown or buff paper orig. made from abaca fiber but now also from other fibers.

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manila paper - a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

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paper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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