manilaman

manilaman
\\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷mən\ noun (plural manilamen)
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Manila, Philippines + English man
: a native of the Philippines; especially : a sailor hailing from Manila, Philippines

a nondescript crew such as lascars or Manilamen — Herman Melville


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  • manilaman — ma·nila·man …   English syllables

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