Mantilla
(noun)
A long, lace or silk scarf worn over the head and shoulders, traditionally by women in Spain and Latin America.
Origin:
From spanish mantilla, from latin mantellum "cloak, veil".
Examples:
- She wore a black mantilla to the church service, covering her hair as a sign of respect.
- The bride chose a delicate lace mantilla to wear with her wedding dress.
- The dancers in the Spanish dance troupe were all dressed in traditional costumes, including mantillas.
- Mantillas are traditionally worn during Holy Week in Spain, as part of the religious observances.
- The mantilla is a symbol of Spanish culture, and is worn on special occasions such as weddings and religious festivals.