Look up: raffia

1. Raffia
   raffia fibers are a great alternative to ribbons and bows for a country look.
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2. Raffia
   [n] - leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree 2. [n] - fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets 3. [n] - feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes
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3. raffia
   type of tropical palm (Raphia); it has a short thick trunk with gigantic leaves in tufts at the crown of the trunk. The hardy leaves produce strong tapes of fibre which is used for plaitwork and ropes Category: Various industries and crafts
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4. Raffia
   Raf'fi·a (răf'fĭ*ȧ) noun (Botany) A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia . J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).
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5. raffia
   <botany> A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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6. raffia
   raphia noun leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.
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7. Raffia
   genus Raffia noun feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes
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8. Raffia
   • (n.) A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia.
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9. Raffia
   a fibre obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm.
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10. raffia
    raffia (răf'ēu) or raphia (rā'fēu) , fiber obtained from the raffia palm of Madagascar, exported for various uses, such as tying up plants that require support, binding together vegetables to be marketed, and weaving baskets, hats, and mats. It is also made into a nat...
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