raffia

noun

raf·​fia ˈra-fē-ə 

: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving

Examples of raffia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

Etymology

Malagasy rafia

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing raffia

• raffia palm

Kids Definition

raffia

noun

raf·​fia ˈraf-ē-ə 

: fiber from a palm of Madagascar and Africa used as a cord for weaving various articles (as baskets or hats) and for tying