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ramie

ram·ie [ rámmee, ráymee ] (plural ram·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. strong fiber: a lustrous soft durable fiber obtained from the bark of a bush. Use: fabric, rope.

2. cloth: fabric made from ramie fiber

3. Asian bush: a perennial bush whose bark yields ramie. Native to: Asia.  Latin name Boehmeria nivea.

[Early 19th century. < Malay rami]
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