/ Dictionary / Index M Manila paper: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Manil'a pa'per Pronunciation: [key] strong, light-brown or buff paper, originally made from Manila hemp but now also from wood pulp substitutes and various other fibers. any paper resembling Manila paper. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Manila hemp Manila rope Related Content Daily Word Quiz: perspicacious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language