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mantilla

American  
[man-til-uh, -tee-uh] / mænˈtɪl ə, -ˈti ə /

noun

  1. a silk or lace head scarf arranged over a high comb and falling over the back and shoulders, worn in Spain, Mexico, etc.

  2. a short mantle or light cape.

mantilla British  
/ mænˈtɪlə /

noun

  1. a woman's lace or silk scarf covering the shoulders and head, often worn over a comb in the hair, esp in Spain

  2. a similar covering for the shoulders only

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Etymology

Origin of mantilla

1710–20; < Spanish; diminutive of manta

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