English Explanatory Dictionary

raffia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).

Pronunciation

/ˈɹæfiə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-raffia.wav

Word forms

raffia raffias rafia raphia rofia roffia

Etymology

From Malagasy rafia or rofia.

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