Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman's silk or lace scarf: A piece of clothing, often decorative, worn by women, especially in Spain, to cover the head and shoulders.
   • A short cape worn by women: A small, sleeveless outer garment covering the shoulders and upper back.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The bride wore a beautiful lace mantilla for the traditional Spanish wedding.
  • She draped a black silk mantilla over her head when entering the cathedral.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Religious Context: A mantilla is traditionally worn by women in Spain and Latin America, often for formal events, religious ceremonies (like attending Mass), or during Holy Week processions.
  • In many Spanish churches, it is customary for women to wear a mantilla.

Variants and Related Words

• Veil: A piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face. (A mantilla is a specific type of veil or head covering.)
• Headscarf: A scarf worn over the head.

Synonyms

• Head covering
• Scarf
• Veil
• Shawl (though a shawl is typically larger)

Related Phrases

• "To wear a mantilla": The standard phrase for using this item of clothing.
  • She chose to wear a mantilla instead of a hat for the ceremony.

Noun

1. short cape worn by women
2. a woman's silk or lace scarf