Raffia Definition & Meaning

raffia
noun
  1. leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.
  2. fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets
  3. feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

"Raffia" in song lyrics

See how raffia is used in real songs:

  • "clarks raffia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "give me difinition of raffia"
    AOL — AOL

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