Definition of Raffia

1. Noun. Leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc..

Exact synonyms: Raphia
Generic synonyms: Plant Fiber, Plant Fibre

2. Noun. Fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.
Substance meronyms: Raffia Farinifera, Raffia Palm, Raffia Ruffia
Generic synonyms: Fiber, Fibre

3. Noun. Feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes.

Definition of Raffia

1. n. A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia.

Definition of Raffia

1. Noun. A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Raffia

1. a palm tree [n -S]

Medical Definition of Raffia

1. A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Raffia

radulas
radulate
raduliform
radun
radura
radwaste
radwastes
radzimir
radzimire
raetam
raf
raf permease
rafale
rafales
raff
raffia (current term)
raffia palm
raffias
raffinate
raffinates
raffinose
raffinoses
raffish
raffishly
raffishness
raffishnesses
raffle
raffle off
raffled
raffler

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