Raffia

['ræfɪə]

(noun.) feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes.

(noun.) fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.

(noun.) leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc..

Inputed by Kelly--From WordNet

(n.) A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia.

Typist: Rachel

Same as Raphia.

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