raffia Definition
raf·fia (raf′ē ə)
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.
Etymology: < Malagasy rofia
raffia Usage Examples
Converse of object
- weave: Our kitchen had a lustrous plain oak table and chairs with wooden back rests pierced with hearts and raffia woven seats.
- use: You could also use raffia or lengths of fabric.
Adjective modifier
natural: Available to match any of the invitation designs and trimmed with matching ribbon ( or plain white satin ribbon, or natural raffia ).
Modifies a noun
- bow: We suggest a simple raffia bow for the purse shaped boxes.
- cloth: Several kinds of raffia cloth are employed in these unique pillows.
- fiber: Our new paper range has been made using the raffia fibers from the bark of the mulberry tree as the base raw material.
- ribbon: Or head to Banon, a small village famous for its goats cheese wrapped in dried chestnut leaves and tied with a raffia ribbon.
- palm: Probably one of the cheapest hives seen was made up from raffia palm stems.
- bag: The oven-ready goose was sent by rail, wrapped in a raffia bag, a few days before Christmas.

