▪ I. ‖ manzanilla
(mænzəˈnɪlə, Sp. manθaˈniʎa)
[Sp., f. manzanilla camomile.]
1. A kind of dry and light sherry with a somewhat bitter flavour.
| 1843 Penny Cycl. XXVII. 466/1 Manzanilla, which is the favourite wine of the Spaniards. 1872 Thudichum & Dupré Treat. Wine 653 Some descriptions of Manzanilla wine. |
2. A variety of olive, distinguished by small thin-skinned fruit.
| 1911 Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 13 Apr. 6/1 (Advt.), Your Easter Sunday menu will demand the luscious, healthful Olive. We carry a big stock, all kinds..Manzanillas—Small Olives. 1964 Economist 8 Aug. 547/2 Special varieties [of olive]..like the Manzanilla and the Goodal in Spain. 1974 Observer (Colour Suppl.) 8 Sept. 66/3 The country around Seville in Spain is green olive country, both for the manzanillas and the huge queen olives. |
▪ II. manzanilla, -illo
see manchineel.