mantilla

man·til·la

noun \man-ˈtē-yə, -ˈti-lə\

Definition of MANTILLA

1

: a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin-American women

2

: a short light cape or cloak

Examples of MANTILLA

1. <a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla>

Origin of MANTILLA

Spanish, diminutive of manta

First Known Use: 1717

Related to MANTILLA

Synonyms: babushka, do-rag, handkerchief, kerchief, madras, bandanna

Related Words: shawl; hankie (or hanky)

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Rhymes with MANTILLA

Achaea, Bahia, buddleia, cabrilla, cattleya, Chaldea, Crimea, Euboea, Hygeia, idea, Judaea, kaffiyeh, Korea, Medea, mens rea, Nicaea, ohia, Oriya, ouguiya, rupiah, sangria, Sofia, spirea