raffia
noun
- a palm tree (Raphia ruffia) of Madagascar, with large, pinnate leaves
- fiber from its leaves, used as string or woven into baskets, hats, etc.
See raffia in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also raph·i·a (răfˈē-ə)
noun- An African palm tree (Raphia ruffia) having large leaves that yield a useful fiber.
- The leaf fibers of this plant, used for mats, baskets, and other products.
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