mantilla

noun

man·​til·​la man-ˈtē-yə How to pronounce mantilla (audio) man-ˈti-lə How to pronounce mantilla (audio)
Synonyms of mantillanext
1
: a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin American women
2
: a short light cape or cloak

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Examples of mantilla in a Sentence

a beautiful Spanish lady with a lace mantilla
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Some of the women had their hair covered in lace mantillas, an old Catholic custom. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026 Paredes poses in a black dress whose style imitates that of a classic Spanish mantilla shawl. — John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2025 The rest of the Grimaldi clan were dressed in black, with the female family members covering their hair with a mantilla. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Mar. 2026 Charlene donned a white dress underneath a matching coat, along with a mantilla, a lace veil that is traditionally worn by women in the Catholic Church. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mantilla

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of manta

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mantilla was in 1717

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“Mantilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantilla. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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mantilla

noun
man·​til·​la man-ˈtē-(y)ə How to pronounce mantilla (audio) -ˈtil-ə How to pronounce mantilla (audio)
1
: a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders especially by Spanish and Latin American women
2
: a short light cape or cloak
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