Meaning & use
raffia
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A fiber from the leaves of a palm tree, used for weaving baskets, mats, and other crafts.
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She wove a sun hat from strips of raffia.
The market stall displayed baskets made of dyed raffia.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in crafts and gardening, such as for tying up plants, as well as in traditional textile weaving.
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