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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
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Examples of mantilla in a Sentence
a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla
Recent Examples of mantilla from the Web
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Yet when Mrs. Trump shook his hand, a black mantilla draped over her hair, his face crinkled into a smile.
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However, Melania and Ivanka Trump both stuck with tradition, wearing black, conservative outfits with the mantilla affixed to their head.
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At the Vatican, while Mrs. Trump strictly followed tradition and protocol by wearing black and a mantilla, other high-profile visitors have taken liberties with their attire.
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At the Vatican, while Mrs. Trump strictly followed tradition and protocol by wearing black and a mantilla, other high-profile visitors have taken liberties with their attire.
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Origin and Etymology of mantilla
Spanish, diminutive of manta
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