Ramie definition
A perennial herb or shrub (Boehmeria nivea) native to eastern Asia and cultivated elsewhere, having broad leaves and clusters of small greenish flowers.
noun
The flaxlike fiber from the stem of this plant, used in making fabrics and cordage.
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A perennial plant (Boehmeria nivea) of the nettle family, grown in warm climates for the strong bast fiber of the stems.
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This fiber, used for making cloth.
noun
Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of ramie -
ramee
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
ramie
Plural:
ramies