RAFFIA


Meaning of RAFFIA in English

/raf"ee euh/ , n.

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.

Also, raphia .

[ 1880-85; earlier rofia raffia palm, said to be ]

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