ramie

ram·ie

a perennial plant (Boehmeria nivea) of the nettle family, grown in warm climates for the strong bast fiber of the stems
this fiber, used for making cloth

Origin of ramie

Malay rami

ramie

noun

A perennial herb or shrub (Boehmeria nivea) native to eastern Asia and cultivated elsewhere, having broad leaves and clusters of small greenish flowers.
The flaxlike fiber from the stem of this plant, used in making fabrics and cordage.

Origin of ramie

Malay rami

ramie

Noun

(plural ramies)

a tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems
the fibre extracted from this plant, resembling flax

Origin

From Malay rami.

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Sentence Examples

China-Grass Ramie (Rhea) >>
In the same district bamboos, ramie-fibre and attar (otto) of roses are cultivated.
Aloes and ramie are cultivated to some extent for their fibre.
Pineapples are also exported, and sugar-cane, cotton, coffee and ramie are cultivated.
Ramie fibre and jute are available for coarse cloth; cotton weaving is almost non-existent.

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