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Mantilla

Noun:

1. A traditional lace or silk veil worn by women, typically draped over the head and shoulders, especially during religious ceremonies.

Example sentence: Maria looked elegant and demure as she walked down the aisle in her white wedding gown, adorned with a delicate mantilla.

Noun:

2. A small women's scarf or shawl, usually made of lace or fine fabric, worn over the head or shoulders as a fashion accessory.

Example sentence: The fashionable women in the old photographs were often seen with ornate mantillas draped over their shoulders.

Noun:

3. A collective term used to refer to a group of mantises.

Example sentence: As spring arrived, the garden was populated with a mantilla of praying mantises, poised to catch their prey.

Adjective:

1. Popular or characteristic of a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The mantilla cuisine of the coastal region is known for its use of fresh seafood and exotic spices.