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Raffia

noun
1.
Leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc..  Synonym: raphia.
2.
Fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.
3.
Feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes.  Synonyms: genus Raffia, genus Raphia, Raphia.



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"Raffia" Quotes from Famous Books



... a color card of silk, wool, paper or raffia showing colors that contrast. (b) Colors ...
— Textiles and Clothing • Kate Heintz Watson


Words linked to "Raffia" :   raffia palm, monocot genus, Arecaceae, Raffia ruffia, fibre, plant fibre, Palmae, fiber, genus Raffia, family Palmaceae, family Palmae, plant fiber, family Arecaceae, Palmaceae, palm family, liliopsid genus


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