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raffia
raf·fi·a [ ráffee ə ] (plural raf·fi·as) or raph·i·a [ ráffee ə ] (plural raph·i·as)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fiber of palm tree: fiber in the form of flexible straw-colored ribbons. Source: leaves of the raffia palm. Use: mats, baskets.
2. trees 
Same as  raffia palm
[Late 19th century. < Malagasy rafia]
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