Thesaurus results for MANTILLAS

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 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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handkerchiefs

Noun

Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).

— Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026