raffia

Raffia is a type of palm tree that is often used to make baskets, hats, and other items. The fibers in the raffia are strong and elastic, which makes it a good choice for these types of products.

    Definition of raffia

    noun

    feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

    Synonyms:

    genus raffia, genus raphia, raphia

    noun

    leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.

    Synonyms:

    raphia

    noun

    fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets

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    Example Sentences for raffia

    • 1

      The bouquet is often decorated with ribbons or raffia.

    • 2

      Raffia cloth and barkcloth are also utilized in the region.

    • 3

      It used the fibers of the leaves on the raffia palm tree.

    • 4

      Raffia palm also provides an important cultural drink.

    • 5

      Here the straw is not plaited, but tied with yarn, wool, raffia or similar.

    • 6

      Mud is packed between the poles and held in place by the raffia strips.

    • 7

      I didn't say say that raffia had any symbolic meaning.

    • 8

      He earned pocket money by selling raffia to makers of covers for wine bottles.

    • 9

      The most important crop is rice, while another important product is raffia palm.

    • 10

      Fine ribbons, plastic thread, raffia and string can also be used in canvas work.