raffia
1. leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. • Syn: raphia • Hypernyms: plant fiber, plant fibre 2. fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets • Hypernyms: fiber, fibre • Substance Holonyms: raffia palm, Raffia farinifera, Raffia ruffia
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