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mantilla

man·tilla

UK/manˈtɪlə/ US/-ˈtiːjə/ uncommon

noun

1.

a woman''s silk or lace scarf

2.

short cape worn by women

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Origin

Borrowed from Spanish mantilla (“large veil; small cape”), from manta (“blanket, cloth, cloth banner”) + -illa (diminutive).

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