ˈrafēə, -fyə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Malagasy rafia, raofia, rofia
1. : the fiber of the raffia palm of Madagascar used for tying plants and making articles (as baskets or hats)
2. : raffia palm
ˈrafēə, -fyə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Malagasy rafia, raofia, rofia
1. : the fiber of the raffia palm of Madagascar used for tying plants and making articles (as baskets or hats)
2. : raffia palm
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012