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Bias against acknowledging the achievements of women scientists
The Matilda effect is a bias against acknowledging the achievements of women scientists and inventors, whose work is consequently attributed to their male
Matilda_effect
American abolitionist, author (1826–1898)
American rights, abolitionism, and freethought. She is the eponym for the Matilda effect, which describes the tendency to deny women credit for scientific invention
Matilda_Joslyn_Gage
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer
internal contradictions of capital accumulation Lindy effect Matilda effect Metcalfe's law Network effect Pareto distribution Positive feedback Preferential
Matthew_effect
Australian community spirit in 2023 World Cup
outlets and academics used the terms Matildas fever to describe the community spirit on display, and Matildas effect to express the team's impact. Throughout
Matildas_fever
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Mathilda, Matilda, or matilda in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Matilda or Mathilda may refer to: Matilda (chicken) (1990–2006), World's Oldest
Matilda
American historian (1944–2025)
science who was based at Cornell University. Rossiter coined the term Matilda effect in 1993 to describe bias against acknowledging the achievements of women
Margaret_W._Rossiter
American pathologist (1893–1973)
Pathology, becoming the first woman to hold that position. The Matthew-Matilda Effect is the phenomenon in which a person receives credit for an achievement
Frieda_Robscheit-Robbins
American computer scientist and electrical engineer (1938–2024)
those who are expected to innovate." The effect drew inspiration from the Matilda effect and Matthew effect. In 2023, Lynn Conway collaborated with Jim
Lynn_Conway
Observation that no scientific discovery is named after its discoverer
scientists of distinctly different rank. The effect applies specifically to women through the Matilda effect. Boyer's law was named by Hubert Kennedy in
Stigler's_law_of_eponymy
Queen of Denmark and Norway from 1766 to 1772
Caroline Matilda of Great Britain (Danish: Caroline Mathilde; 22 July [O.S. 11 July] 1751 – 10 May 1775) was Queen of Denmark and Norway from 1766 to
Caroline Matilda of Great Britain
Caroline_Matilda_of_Great_Britain
Queen of England from 1066 to 1083
Matilda of Flanders (French: Mathilde; Dutch: Machteld; German: Mechtild) (c. 1031 – 2 November 1083) was Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy by
Matilda_of_Flanders
Massenerhebung effect (trees) Maternal age effect (developmental biology) Maternal effect (developmental biology) Matthew effect (education) (education) Matilda effect
List_of_effects
American sociologist (born 1937)
example of a pattern which she noted, which has been nicknamed the Matilda effect by science historian Margaret Rossiter. Zuckerman married Merton in
Harriet_Zuckerman
Australian actor (1979–2008)
Williams would be left without an inheritance and said Matilda was his family's absolute priority. 'Matilda is our absolute priority and Michelle is an integral
Heath_Ledger
research and discoveries carried out by female researchers, known as the "Matilda effect", is a case of cryptogyny. By coining the term, Pozo and Padilla wanted
Cryptogyny
American author and activist (1942–2025)
biographer of Matilda Joslyn Gage, a 19th century suffragist who was credited with describing a phenomenon known today as the Matilda effect. She was a participant
Sally_Roesch_Wagner
American microbiologist (1922–2006)
of the replica plating technique has been cited as an example of the Matilda effect, in which discoveries made by women scientists are unfairly attributed
Esther_Lederberg
Markov Mathieu functions – Émile Léonard Mathieu Matilda effect – Matilda Joslyn Gage Matthew effect – Matthew the Evangelist Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution
Scientific phenomena named after people
Scientific_phenomena_named_after_people
Margravine of Tuscany from 1055 to 1115
Matilda of Tuscany (Italian: Matilde di Toscana; Latin: Matilda or Mathilda; c. 1046 – 24 July 1115), or Matilda of Canossa (Italian: Matilde di Canossa
Matilda_of_Tuscany
Hypothesis about scientific discoveries and inventions
History of science Hundredth monkey effect Invention List of multiple discoveries Matilda effect Matthew effect Opposing theories of discovery and invention:
Multiple_discovery
French physician (1925–2022)
Martins, representing the operating company which runs the Eiffel Tower. Matilda effect Décès de Marthe Gautier, découvreuse de la trisomie 21 (in French) "Harvard
Marthe_Gautier
Discrimination in higher education
The authors explain their findings as a possible consequence of the "Matilda Effect", a phenomenon that systematically undervalues the scientific contributions
Sexism_in_academia
American neurobiologist (1954–2017)
Kickstarter campaign for Ask The Question, a feature biopic about Ben Barres. Matilda effect NIH, (Oct. 2008). Ben A. Barres, M.D., Ph.D. Archived March 20, 2011
Ben_Barres
Quantitative study of science
(4): 102–108. Kislenko, Ivan; Kulczycki, Emanuel (2026-02-23). "The Matilda Effect in Soviet scientometrics? Nalimov, Mulchenko, and the origins of Naukometriya"
Scientometrics
Reference to a source
their respective fields. The Matthew Effect, Matilda Effect and citation bias describe phenomena to this effect. However, evidence indicates that external
Citation
American scientist and activist (1819–1888)
Machines", published November 22, 1864 History of climate change science Matilda effect – a bias against acknowledging the achievements of women scientists
Eunice_Newton_Foote
American sociologist (1910–2003)
called this phenomenon the "Matthew effect". (See also Stigler's law of eponymy.) As a result of the Matilda effect, Harriet Zuckerman is credited by Merton
Robert_K._Merton
1972 film
Matilda, highly intelligent and idealistic, seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including the one that provides the film's title. Matilda's
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (film)
The_Effect_of_Gamma_Rays_on_Man-in-the-Moon_Marigolds_(film)
List of terms created from a person's name
the chemical element gadolinium has been named. Matilda Joslyn Gage, American activist – Matilda effect Thomas Gage, British botanist – greengage Gaget
List_of_eponyms_(A–K)
not been recognized in the naming of topics they discovered due to Matilda effect. Some physics phenomena that are named after female scientists include:
Women_in_physics
Swiss-American medical researcher (1926–2018)
Izquierdo-Useros, Nuria (June 26, 2018). "The Mathilde Krim effect as a way to overcome the Matilda effect". AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 34 (9): 725–726
Mathilde_Krim
American journalist (born 1957)
2023 she participated in an hour-long vodcast with Roy Wood Jr. on the Matilda effect. Cyberpunk: Outlaws and Hackers on the Computer Frontier (with John
Katie_Hafner
Kind of cognitive bias
ISSN 0002-8282. JSTOR 1803477. Didham, Raphael K.; Basset, Yves; Collins, C. Matilda; Leather, Simon R.; Littlewood, Nick A.; Menz, Myles H. M.; Müller, Jörg;
Frequency_illusion
Car Company. Matilda Joslyn Gage, suffragist and abolitionist — Matilda effect. Matthew the Apostle, Biblical prophet – Matthew effect. Harold Matson
List_of_eponyms_(L–Z)
12th-century shipwreck, killing the heir to the English throne
only legitimate son and heir of Henry I of England; his half-siblings Matilda "Maud" FitzRoy and Richard of Lincoln; Richard d'Avranches, Earl of Chester;
White_Ship_disaster
Female participants in technical fields
and technology Margaret W. Rossiter History of Women in Science Prize Matilda effect Social norm African women in engineering Timeline of women in science
Women_in_STEM
1938 achievement in physics
Nazi period, and feminists saw Meitner as yet another example of the Matilda effect, where a woman had been airbrushed from the pages of history. By 1990
Discovery_of_nuclear_fission
by women List of women's organizations List of women in mathematics Matilda effect Occupational sexism STEM pipeline Structural inequality in education
List of organizations for women in science
List_of_organizations_for_women_in_science
Stigler's law List of experiments List of misnamed theorems Matilda effect Matthew effect Multiple discovery Priority disputes Stigler's law of eponymy
List_of_multiple_discoveries
Duchess consort of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
January 1843) was the daughter of the Queen of Denmark-Norway, Caroline Matilda of Great Britain. Though officially regarded as the daughter of King Christian
Princess Louise Augusta of Denmark
Princess_Louise_Augusta_of_Denmark
Heir apparent of Henry I of England (1103–1120)
Norman-French variants of Ætheling) was the son of Henry I of England by his wife Matilda of Scotland, and was thus heir apparent to the English throne. His early
William_Adelin
Women in the academic and professional fields of engineering
Kingdom List of prizes, medals, and awards for women in engineering Matilda effect Occupational sexism Society of Women Engineers STEM pipeline Structural
Women_in_engineering
American computer programmer
because much of Harper's contribution has been overshadowed by the Matilda Effect of Grace Hopper's fame. In 1952, Harper, Ridgway, and Hopper were all
Margaret_Helen_Harper
King of England from 1100 to 1135
William's less popular policies. He married Matilda of Scotland and they had two surviving children, Empress Matilda and William Adelin. Robert disputed Henry's
Henry_I_of_England
19th-century American legal case
The Matilda Case involved Matilda, a 20-year-old woman whose father, Missouri planter Larkin Lawrence, claimed to own her as his slave. In 1837, she fled
Matilda_Case
American geneticist (1861–1912)
Physician Assistant Studies are all based. Timeline of women in science Matilda effect "Nettie Stevens | American biologist and geneticist". Encyclopedia Britannica
Nettie_Stevens
11th-century Conradine dynasty duchess
miniature depicting Matilda giving the book to Mieszko, who is shown wearing a crown and seated on a throne. Matilda's gift had the desired effect, and Mieszko
Matilda_of_Swabia
American philosopher and psychologist
Macmillan Company American philosophy List of American philosophers Matilda effect Johnson, Deborah (1999). "Calkins, Mary Whiton". American National Biography
Mary_Whiton_Calkins
Australian physicist (born 1954)
Gender Variance Who's Who. "Spotlight on Prof. Rachael Padman". The Matilda Effect. 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2025. "Dr Rachael Padman | Cavendish Laboratory
Rachael_Padman
Wife of L. Frank Baum
American children's publisher L. Frank Baum. Her mother was the suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage. In her early life, she attended a boys' high school. Maud
Maud_Gage_Baum
1965 play by Paul Zindel
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a play written by Paul Zindel, a playwright and science teacher. Zindel received the 1971 Pulitzer
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
The_Effect_of_Gamma_Rays_on_Man-in-the-Moon_Marigolds
Contributions of women to the field of science
century List of female mathematicians List of female Nobel laureates Matilda effect Organizations for women in science Prizes, medals, and awards for women
Women_in_science
American physician (1901–1963)
forgotten role in the development of the sweat test is an example of the Matilda effect, the bias that leads to research being attributed to male contributors
Dorothy_Hansine_Andersen
American actress (born 1974)
Bethany Horowitz on the ABC series Boston Legal, and for her lead role as Matilda "Matty" Webber on the CBS series MacGyver. Eaton was born on Long Island
Meredith_Eaton
Austrian nuclear physicist (1894–1970)
Abteillung IIa, 127 (1918): 1253–1279. Timeline of women in science The Matilda effect Giuseppe Occhialini Sitzungsberichte der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften
Marietta_Blau
Sexual activity
where, and seriously - why?". Telegraph.co.uk. 12 December 2014. Long, Matilda (31 January 2019). "Ban on fetish porn including BDSM overturned in England
Facesitting
2012 film directed by Andrew Adamson
a young girl named Matilda. She finds comfort in the story of a Victorian orphan, Pip, when her own world is falling apart. Matilda writes "Pip" in the
Mr._Pip
Global conflict (1939–1945)
Europe, drafted a treaty of mutual assistance with France. Before taking effect, though, the Franco-Soviet pact was required to go through the bureaucracy
World_War_II
Female nominees for the Nobel Prize
women's rights activists List of female scientists in the 20th century Matilda effect "The Nobel Prize". www.nobelprize.org. Nobel Foundation. Retrieved 3
List of female nominees for the Nobel Prize
List_of_female_nominees_for_the_Nobel_Prize
Species of tree
"The Best Species for Coppice Forestry". 15 September 2017. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe (1915). "Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians". SI-BAE Annual Report. 30:
Alnus_incana
American cytologist and geneticist (1891–1988)
Retrieved November 8, 2020. Rossiter, Margaret W. (1993). "The Matthew Matilda Effect in Science". Social Studies of Science. 23 (2): 325–341. doi:10
Margaret_Campbell_Mann_Lesley
1847–1848 novel by William Makepeace Thackeray
Tolstoy's work has a greater emphasis on the historical detail and the effect the war has upon his protagonists, Thackeray instead uses the conflict as
Vanity_Fair_(novel)
National anthem of Australia
alongside three other "national songs": "Advance Australia Fair", "Waltzing Matilda" and "Song of Australia". Later in 1977 a plebiscite to choose the "national
Advance_Australia_Fair
2025 AI-generated Internet memes
Is Its Lowest-Rated Ever". Forbes. Retrieved 20 April 2026. Ferraris, Matilda (26 April 2025). "From Ballerina Cappuccina to Tralalero Tralalà, we unpack
Italian_brainrot
Away star reveals he was forced to keep sexuality secret: 'It had a huge effect'". What's on TV. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved
List of Home and Away characters
List_of_Home_and_Away_characters
agreement with Matilda in November 1153 with the signing of the Treaty of Wallingford, in which Stephen recognised Henry, son of Matilda and her second
List_of_English_monarchs
American actress
Matilda Agnes Heron (1 December 1830 – 7 March 1877) was an Irish-American actress and playwright best known for her role in the play Camille, which she
Matilda_Heron
Australian soccer player (born 1988)
from international football, to take effect following the Paris 2024 Olympics. The keeper's final game for the Matildas was on 4 June at Stadium Australia
Lydia_Williams
2025 animated television series
powers and is knowledgeable of Dante's demonic heritage Paris Johnson as Matilda "Mattie", Lucan's orphaned granddaughter In late 2018, Adi Shankar announced
Devil_May_Cry_(TV_series)
2023 video game
as well as Headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black (Simon Pegg) and Professor Matilda Weasley (Lesley Nicol). The protagonist also partners with students Natsai
Hogwarts_Legacy
American media personality and proprietor (born 1954)
especially consumer purchasing choices, has been dubbed "the Oprah Effect". The effect has been documented or alleged in domains as diverse as book sales
Oprah_Winfrey
King of England from 1066 to 1087
process that was not complete until about 1060. His marriage in the 1050s to Matilda of Flanders provided him with a powerful ally in the neighbouring county
William_the_Conqueror
Disney cartoon character
uncle Milton Mouse with his family and her grandparents Marvel Mouse and Matilda Mouse. Her best-known relatives, however, remain her uncle Mortimer Mouse
Minnie_Mouse
Film by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
Giancarlo Esposito was cast in a supporting role. Weir, known for her role as Matilda Wormwood in the 2022 Netflix musical film, was said to be playing Dracula's
Abigail_(2024_film)
American singer and songwriter (born 1981)
from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2012. Battersby, Matilda. "Beyoncé Documentary Describing 'Pain and Trauma' of Miscarriage Airs
Beyoncé
Australian actor (born 1947)
few months after filming wrapped. They have three children, including Matilda. He is a strong supporter of Australian republicanism. List of Australian
Bryan_Brown
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
spending: explained". Full Fact. London. Retrieved 7 June 2026. Martin, Matilda (2 June 2025). "Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To "War-Fighting
Keir_Starmer
1825) English author of Gothic novels; wrote under the pseudonym "Rosa Matilda" to confuse her critics; her work was admired by some of the literary giants
List of British Jewish writers
List_of_British_Jewish_writers
Multi-sport event in Tokyo, Japan
Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament to be hosted in Sydney, Australia". matildas.com.au. Football Federation Australia. 26 January 2020. Archived from the
2020_Summer_Olympics
American child actress (born 2009)
theater summer camp productions of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Matilda, which motivated her to take acting lessons and learn music. In June 2017
Trinity_Jo-Li_Bliss
American-Canadian children's animated preschool television series
for a visit in the episode 'Prince Tuesday Visits'. Chrissie (voiced by Matilda Gilbert) is Prince Tuesday and Wednesday's cousin and King Friday and Queen
Daniel_Tiger's_Neighborhood
1142 siege during the Anarchy
Fought between his nephew, Stephen of Blois, and his daughter, the Empress Matilda (or Maud), who had recently been expelled from her base in Westminster
Siege_of_Oxford_(1142)
Queen of France (1137–52) and England (1154–89); Duchess of Aquitaine (1137–1204)
throne was through his mother, Matilda, daughter and heir of Henry I of England. On the death of her father in 1135, Matilda's succession was challenged by
Eleanor_of_Aquitaine
rage; Inside Out (with Amy Poehler); CNS funding; the underreaction to the Matildas winning Australia's first World Cup knockout match. 11 11 "Episode 11"
List of The Weekly with Charlie Pickering episodes
List_of_The_Weekly_with_Charlie_Pickering_episodes
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901
in 1849 was a public relations success, but it had no lasting impact or effect on the growth of Irish nationalism. Russell's ministry, though Whig, was
Queen_Victoria
Nurse from the American Civil War
Tillie Pierce (also known as Matilda Alleman) was the author of At Gettysburg, or What A Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle: A True Narrative. Published
Tillie_Pierce
American media company
Deadline Hollywood. Shaw, Lucas (September 22, 2021). "Netflix Agrees to Buy 'Matilda' Author Roald Dahl Story Catalog". Bloomberg News. Ramachandran, Naman
Netflix,_Inc.
King of England from 1087 to 1100
(later Matilda, wife of Henry) to become a nun in order to protect her from the lust of William, which angered Edith's father because of the effect it might
William_II_of_England
Marriage between those with common grandparents or other recent ancestors
of Prussia and Sophia Dorothea, Christian VII of Denmark and Caroline Matilda, George IV and Caroline, Albert and Queen Victoria, Prince Henry of Prussia
Cousin_marriage
List of characters in the animated series Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss
Releasing in 2026 & 2027". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved April 24, 2026. "Matilda: así se ve Mara Wilson a 25 años del estreno de la película". IGN Latin
List of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss characters
List_of_Hazbin_Hotel_and_Helluva_Boss_characters
Major street and urban area in Chatham, Kent, England
as beer retailer, living with his wife Caroline, their children Alice Matilda, Joseph Percy and John William, and his widowed mother‑in‑law; both Kelly's
The_Brook,_Chatham
Entity speculated to be or become a superpower
Times. Retrieved July 19, 2014. Ashley Townshend, Brendan Thomas-Noone, Matilda Steward (19 August 2019). Averting Crisis: American strategy, military
Potential_superpower
Ongoing conflict since 2014
Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022. Bogner, Matilda (25 March 2022). "Situation in Ukraine. Statement delivered by the Head
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Campaign in ongoing war since 2014
Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022. Bogner, Matilda (25 March 2022). "Situation in Ukraine. Statement delivered by the Head
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine
the free online library". en.wikisource.org. Retrieved 15 March 2025. "Matilda of Tuscany, countess of Tuscany, duchess of Lorraine | Epistolae". 10 May
List of longest-reigning monarchs
List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs
Queen of Scotland from 1070 to 1093
of Scotland (who ruled with his uncle, Donald III) is counted, and of Matilda of Scotland, queen consort of England. According to the Vita S. Margaritae
Saint_Margaret_of_Scotland
Premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2023
Archived from the original on 20 June 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021. Boseley, Matilda (16 December 2020). "Melbourne public housing Covid lockdown violated human
Daniel_Andrews
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
doublespeak" by Tony Blair (then the Labour Employment spokesman) over the effect of a national minimum wage. He became head of the political section of the
David_Cameron
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom since 2024
spending: explained". Full Fact. London. Retrieved 7 June 2026. Martin, Matilda (2 June 2025). "Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To "War-Fighting
Premiership_of_Keir_Starmer
2010 American disaster action film
communities of Pittsburgh, Emporium, Milesburg, Tyrone, Julian, Unionville, Port Matilda, Bradford, Monaca, Eldred, Mill Hall, Turtlepoint, Port Allegany, and Carnegie
Unstoppable_(2010_film)
MATILDA EFFECT
MATILDA EFFECT
Female
Swedish
Swedish form of Old High German Bathilda, BATILDA means "fight-battle."
Female
French
 Variant spelling of Norman French Mathilde, MATILDE means "mighty in battle." Compare with other forms of Matilde.
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Irish, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Strong in War; Form of Matilda; Might; Power; Battle-mighty; Mighty in Battle; Powerful Battler
Male
Slavic
Slavic form of Greek Mattathias, MATIJA means "gift of God."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Melinda, MALINDA means either "black/dark serpent" or "sweet serpent."
Female
Spanish
 Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Mathilda, MATILDE means "mighty in battle." Compare with other forms of Maltide.
Male
Hebrew
(מַתִּתְיָה) Contracted form of Hebrew Mattithyah, MATITYA means "gift of God."Â
Female
French
French form of Old High German Bathilda, BATILDE means "fight-battle."
Girl/Female
Christian, Danish, French, German, Indian, Italian, Swedish
Strength for Battle; Form of Matilda; Might; Power; Messenger of God; Strong; Powerful Warrior
Female
English
Short form of English Matilda, TILDA means "mighty in battle."
Female
German
Variant spelling of Old High German Bathild, BATHILDA means "fight-battle."Â
Female
Portuguese
 Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Mathilda, MATILDE means "mighty in battle." Compare with other forms of Matilde.
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Latin Mathilda, MATILD means "mighty in battle."
Female
Polish
Czech and Polish form of Latin Mathilda, MATYLDA means "mighty in battle."
Female
French
 Norman French form of Latin Mathilda, MATHILDE means "mighty in battle." Compare with another form of Mathilde.
Female
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Teutonic Mechthild, MATHILDA means "mighty in battle." Compare with another form of Mathilda.
Female
Esperanto
Esperanto name KATIDA means "kitten-like."
Female
English
Perhaps a transposed form of English Miranda, MARINDA means "admirable."
Female
Scandinavian
 Variant spelling of Scandinavian Mathilda, MATILDA means "mighty in battle." Compare with another form of Matilda.
Female
Italian
Italian form of Latin Mathilda, MAFALDA means "mighty in battle."
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Boy/Male
Indian
Eloquence
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord/protector
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ælfric, ELRIC means "elf ruler."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Hindu
Brush
Boy/Male
Muslim
Mahbir Ihsan | Ù…ÛØ¨ÛŒØ± Ø§ØØ³Ø§Ù†
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vyshnavi | வà¯à®¯à¯à®·à¯à®¨à®¾à®µà¯€
Worshipper of Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Girl/Female
Tamil
Tinkling, Cute and pretty
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Victorious; Bravery; Fame for Being Brave; Power
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a.
Of or pertaining to Manila or Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands; made in, or exported from, that city.
n.
A piece of copper of the shape of a horseshoe, used as money by certain tribes of the west coast of Africa.
n.
The basal joint of the maxilla in insects.
a.
Alt. of Manilla
n.
The upper jaw or maxilla.
n.
A ring worn upon the arm or leg as an ornament, especially among the tribes of Africa.
pl.
of Maxilla
n.
The bone of either the upper or the under jaw.
n.
A lady's light cloak of cape of silk, velvet, lace, or the like.
a.
Same as Manila.
n.
The principal maxillary bone; the maxilla.
n.
Of or pertaining to a maxilla.
n.
One of the lower or outer jaws of arthropods.
n.
The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
a.
Having the form, or structure, of a maxilla.
a.
Near to the maxilla or jawbone.
n.
See 1st Manilla, 1.
n.
See Manilla, 1.
n.
A kind of veil, covering the head and falling down upon the shoulders; -- worn in Spain, Mexico, etc.
n.
The bone, or principal bone, of the upper jaw, the bone of the lower jaw being the mandible.