Meaning Of The Word Raffia

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raffia
Raffia is a fibre made from palm leaves. It is used to make mats and baskets.

raffia in American English
a palm tree (Raphia ruffia) of Madagascar, with large, pinnate leaves
noun: a fiber obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, used for tying plants and other objects and for making mats, baskets, hats, and the like

raffia in British English
noun: a palm tree, Raphia ruffia, native to Madagascar, that has large plumelike leaves, the stalks of which yield a useful fibre

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