Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɹæfiə/
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ˈɹæfiə
Noun
A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
- Examples
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He was pressed against the canes and raffia of which this old house was built.
Noun
leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets