Definition of "mantilla" [man•til•la]

• A lightweight lace or silk scarf worn over the head and shoulders, often over a high comb, by women in Spain and Latin America. (noun)
• A short cloak or cape. (noun)

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• "The mantilla was a handsome one, and she thanked Mrs. Ross effusively."
• "Head-covering veils would not be included in a ban as they form a part of traditional Spanish dress, with women often covering their heads with a garment called a mantilla, especially during church services in the south of the country."
• "Spanish dress, with women often covering their heads with a garment called a mantilla, especially during church services in the south of the country."