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Raffia

noun

Leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.. Synonym: raphia.

Fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.

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