MANIKA o MANYIKA
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.

