manila paper n 1: a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp [syn: {manila}, {manila paper}, {manilla}, {manilla paper}]
manila paper \manila paper\ n. A durable brown or buff paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish, made of Manila hemp, and used as a wrapping paper, or as a cheap printing and writing paper. The name is also given to inferior papers, made of other fiber. Syn: manila, manila paper, manilla, manilla paper. [1913 Webster]