mantilla

noun

man·​til·​la man-ˈtē-yə How to pronounce mantilla (audio) man-ˈti-lə How to pronounce mantilla (audio)
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 in a Sentence

a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla
Recent Examples on the Web For more of a European flair, there’s the mantilla veil. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024 Weirdest Head Gear Lana Del Rey, wearing an Alexander McQueen gown, was topped by a thorn of crowns or Spanish mantilla — or maybe both. Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024 In his subsequent speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica — where, on a blustery day, his white mantilla lifted up behind him at times — Francis delved into the two conflicts about which his comments have stirred the most controversy: Ukraine and Gaza. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024 The embellishments lining the hood are reminiscent of those on a traditional Spanish mantilla. Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023 Like Charlene, Caroline wore a traditional black mantilla veil on her hair as a sign of reverence in church. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023 In photographs from this period, she is tangled in a nest of limbs, or in fishnets and a bright mantilla, kneeling at an invisible altar like a psychedelic bride. Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Kendall Jenner sported a black two-piece lingerie set, sheer tights and heels with a large black lace mantilla draped over her head and the entire outfit. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2022 The bride wore bespoke Watters Designs and her great-grandmother’s mantilla. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 9 Oct. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of manta

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mantilla was in 1717

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Cite this Entry

“Mantilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantilla. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

mantilla

noun
man·​til·​la man-ˈtē-(y)ə How to pronounce mantilla (audio) -ˈtil-ə How to pronounce mantilla (audio)
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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