MANIKA o MANYIKA



manika
doll


from the Spanish word muñeca


Often still spelled as manyika because of the Spanish influence.


manikang papel
paper doll


manikang basahan
rag doll

 

manikang de-susi
wind-up doll


manikang umiikot ang ulo
doll with rotating head


manikang tau-tauhan
a puppet, marionette  


magandang manika
beautiful doll


Filipinos simply use the English word 'puppet' but pronounce it PAH-pet.