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Manila envelopes are large, sturdy envelopes made from buff-colored manila paper, typically used for mailing documents flat without folding them.

They usually have a clasp or adhesive flap closure: She stuffed the contract into a manila envelope.

The name comes from manila hemp fiber, originally from the Philippines.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G