manzanilla

[ man-zuh-neel-yuh, -nee-uh ]

noun

1. a pale, very dry sherry from Spain.

manzanilla

/ ˌmænzəˈnɪlə /

noun

1. a very dry pale sherry

Word History and Origins

Origin of manzanilla¹

From Spanish, dating back to 1835–45; manchineel

Word History and Origins

Origin of manzanilla¹

C19: from Spanish: camomile (referring to its bouquet)

Example Sentences

“This community is divided,” said Xóchitl Manzanilla, who has lived at William Mead for 32 years.

From Los Angeles Times

Manzanilla, who teaches an art class at Los Angeles State Historic Park, fears the gondola will ruin the skyline views and attract luxury homes in an area where people are struggling to pay rent.

From Los Angeles Times

García Ramirez and other fishermen pulled the boats onto the city’s Manzanilla Beach when Otis was still a Category 2 storm.

From Seattle Times

We watered the delicate plants and pulled weeds and Abuelita named each plant as we went along, telling me what they were good for: yerbabuena for a belly ache, manzanilla to soothe the nerves, and milenrama to heal wounds or stop hemorrhages.

From Literature

If you have the taste for sherry, try a fino or manzanilla, which are made to go with olives and seafood.

From New York Times