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mantilla

/mænˈtiː.jə/

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noun

/mænˈtiː.jə/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее женскую шёлковую или кружевную косынку, или короткую накидку, часто используемую в качестве декоративного головного убора или плечевой одежды.

A noun referring to a woman's silk or lace scarf, or a short cape worn by women, often used as a decorative head covering or shoulder garment.

  1. A woman's silk or lace scarfB2formal

    A traditional Spanish or Latin American scarf, often made of silk or lace, worn over the head and shoulders, especially during religious ceremonies.

    ruМантилья

    • She wore a black lace mantilla to the church service.
    • The bride's mantilla was intricately embroidered.
    • In many cultures, the mantilla is a symbol of modesty and tradition.
  2. Short cape worn by womenB2formal

    A short, decorative cape or covering worn by women, often as part of traditional attire.

    ruКороткая накидка, которую носят женщины

    • The dancer's costume included a colorful mantilla over her shoulders.
    • She draped a velvet mantilla over her evening gown.
    • The mantilla added an elegant touch to her outfit.

    Synonymscapecloakmantletippetwrap

Forms
  • mantillas plural form
  • mantillas' possessive plural form
  • mantilla's possessive singular form