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How to pronounce mantilla in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms mantelet
Type of cape, mantle
Type Words
Type of scarf

Examples of mantilla

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Mantilla claimed his lone title last year in Sicily and was a finalist at Estoril.
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Mantilla scored on a sacrifice fly by Thomas, tying the score at 2.
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The handlike skeletons under the lace mantilla were made of resin.
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Mantilla, a political science major, appeared in 27 games for coach James Jones, including two starts.
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Mantilla congratulated his opponent and offered his help.
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Mantilla paints Eisnaugle as a carpetbagger, although he was raised in Sebring in Highlands County.
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Dazzling in a tight black dress crowned with a high mantilla, she seemed literally beyond Don Jose's reach.
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Mantilla attributes Gasol's easy-going nature and willingness to mingle with fans for his popularity in Los Angeles.
From the ocregister.com
It is also possible that the traditional Maltese costume, the Faldetta, is a local variation of the Spanish mantilla.
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  • A woman's silk or lace scarf
  • Mantelet: short cape worn by women
  • A mantilla is a lace or silk scarf worn over the head and shoulders, often over a high comb, popular with women in Spain . It is particularly associated with traditional devotional practices among women in Catholicism.
  • Lace-trimmed veiling that frames the face and is usually secured with a comb or hairpins.
  • To dream of seeing a mantilla, denotes an unwise enterprise which will bring you into unfavorable notice.
  • This is a Spanish word literally meaning `little cloak'. It is a lace or tulle shawl that the bride can wear around her head and shoulders.
  • A mantilla veil originates from Spain, and is a traditional lace veil. Unlike other veils, a mantilla is not gathered at all, and instead floats in one layer down from the comb, with a beautiful lace or embroidery edge.
  • (Lace mantilla): Piece of embroidered cloth used with a large ornate comb is traditionally used my women of Seville the afternoon of Holy Thursday and to a lesser extent on the morning of Good Friday; defining the traditional female.
  • Long piece of lace that women wear on Maundy Thursday and sometimes on Good Friday. They also wear a dress, high hill shoes and gloves, all black.