Definition
A light brown or tan folder made from manila hemp or paper pulp, used to organize and store loose documents in filing cabinets or desk drawers. The standard color comes from the traditional material sourced from Manila in the Philippines.
Example Usage
I filed all the client contracts in a manila folder and labeled it with a permanent marker.
Origin
Named after Manila, Philippines, the historic source of the hemp fiber used to make the original manila paper in the 19th century.
Fun Fact
Manila folders remain the most common office filing solution worldwide, despite the digital age, because they're inexpensive, durable, and require no power.
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