manila

Rope fiber color

Manila refers to things made from manila hemp, a fiber from a Philippine plant used for rope and heavy paper.

Manila envelopes and manila folders are made from this sturdy, buff-colored paper: She handed him a thick manila envelope.

The pale yellowish-brown color itself is sometimes called manila. (Capitalized Manila is the capital of the Philippines.)

fiber

abaca

Philippine fiber plant

ropeThick twisted fibers
hempIndustrial fiber crop
twineStranded cord for tying

cordage · sisal · jute · weave · natural · biodegradable · coarse · durable · binding · maritime

color

beige

Pale sandy brown

tanYellowish-brown hue
buffAvid fan; also burnish
creamRich milk fat

sand · khaki · ecru · oatmeal · fawn · camel · wheat · neutral · warm · muted

envelope

clasp

Securing device that clicks

mailingSending via post
documentsFormal written records
businessCommercial activity or occupation

correspondence · office · stationery · confidential · interoffice · flap · gummed · letter · filing · archival

Categories

paper typesbond, cardstock, copy paper, newsprint, vellum
fiberscotton, wool, silk, linen, hemp
basketrybasket, baskets, woven basket, basketmaker, basketry
cordagerope, cord, twine, line, hawser
cordage fibershemp, jute, sisal, cotton, flax
brown shadesbrown, tan, beige, taupe, sepia

Opposites

paper color/type

manilawhite

Absence of pigment

bleached white · bright white · colored · ivory · bond paper

fiber processing

Had color removed

whitened · refined · processed · coated · glossy

Phrases

manila envelopeSturdy tan document holder
manila folderPaper sleeve for documents
manila paperDurable tan-colored stock
manila ropeFiber cordage from Philippines
Thrilla in ManilaFamous 1975 heavyweight championship fight

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G