Mantilla (Noun)
Meaning 1
Short cape worn by women.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She draped the delicate lace mantilla over her hair and shoulders to attend the wedding.
- In some traditional Spanish cultures, women wear a mantilla as a sign of respect and piety.
- The mantilla was a fashion statement in the 1950s, especially among young women attending formal events.
- She carefully pinned the mantilla to her hair, making sure it was secure and evenly draped.
- The intricate embroidery on the mantilla caught the eye of everyone in the crowded cathedral.