mantilla
noun
man·til·la
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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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Synonyms for mantilla
Synonyms
babushka, bandanna (or bandana), do-rag, handkerchief, kerchief, madras
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Examples of mantilla in a Sentence
a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla
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That Gothic edge was evoked again in the finale wedding dress, with the bride in a magnificent mantilla that extended into a cape. — Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter, "Paris Couture Week: Elie Saab Says 'Ole,' Viktor & Rolf Say 'Remember When?'," 5 July 2018 Growing up Catholic in America in the mid-century was a heady, paradoxical blend of excitement and repression, glamour and asceticism, mystery and cruelty, sensuality and sexism, beautiful lace mantillas and ugly saddle shoes. — Maureen Dowd, Vogue, "“Heavenly Bodies,” the Met’s Biggest Show Ever, Earns Its Hallelujahs," 11 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mantilla.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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