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mantillas

noun

plural of mantilla

as in handkerchiefs

a scarf worn on the head a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla

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Recent Examples of mantillas Some of the women had their hair covered in lace mantillas, an old Catholic custom. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026 At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025

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Caught unprepared for chemical warfare and lacking standard-issue gas masks, Allied soldiers improvised by covering their mouths and noses with handkerchiefs or pieces of cloth drenched in water or urine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Fire-resistant clothing should include sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants, hats, handkerchiefs and high visibility goggles.

— Hali Smith August 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026

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