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raffia Definition

raf·fia (rafē ə)

noun

  1. a palm tree (Raphia ruffia) of Madagascar, with large, pinnate leaves
  2. 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.

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