mantilla

/mænˈtijə/
/mænˈtijə/
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Other forms: mantillas

Definitions of mantilla
  1. noun
    a woman's silk or lace scarf
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    type of:
    scarf
    a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
  2. noun
    short cape worn by women
    synonyms: mantelet
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    type of:
    cape, mantle
    a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
Pronunciation
US
/mænˈtijə/
UK
/mænˈtijə/
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