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raffia

DEFINITIONS OF: raffia

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n leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.

Synonyms:
raphia
Type of:
plant fiber, plant fibre
fiber derived from plants

n fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets

Type of:
fiber, fibre
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
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