mantilla

man·til·la

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [man-til-uh, -tee-uh]
- /mænˈtɪl ə, -ˈti ə/
- /mæn.ˈtɪ.lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-til-uh, -tee-uh]
- /mænˈtɪl ə, -ˈti ə/

Definitions of mantilla word

noun mantilla a silk or lace head scarf arranged over a high comb and falling over the back and shoulders, worn in Spain, Mexico, etc. 1
noun mantilla a short mantle or light cape. 1
noun mantilla A lace or silk scarf worn by women over the hair and shoulders, especially in Spain. 1
noun mantilla a woman's lace or silk scarf covering the shoulders and head, often worn over a comb in the hair, esp in Spain 0
noun mantilla a similar covering for the shoulders only 0
noun mantilla a woman's scarf, as of lace, worn over the hair and shoulders, as in Spain, Mexico, etc. 0

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Origin of mantilla

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

1710-20; < Spanish; diminutive of manta

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Parts of speech for Mantilla

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mantilla popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for mantilla

noun mantilla

mantle — a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.
shawl — a square, triangular, or oblong piece of wool or other material worn, especially by women, about the shoulders, or the head and shoulders, in place of a coat or hat outdoors, and indoors as protection against chill or dampness.
cope — If you cope with a problem or task, you deal with it successfully.
cloak — A cloak is a long, loose, sleeveless piece of clothing which people used to wear over their other clothes when they went out.
wrapper — a person or thing that wraps.

All 52 Synonyms of mantilla