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A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters.
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The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
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A two-masted passenger boat or small vessel, used in the bay of Manila.
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Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city.
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A genus of perennial, herbaceous, endogenous plants of great size, including the banana (Musa sapientum), the plantain (M. paradisiaca of Linnaeus, but probably not a distinct species), the Abyssinian (M. Ensete), the Philippine Island (M. textilis, which yields Manila hemp), and about eighteen other species. See Illust. of Banana and Plantain.
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Alt. of Manilla
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Same as Manila.