Raffia - Definition
raffia
n 1: leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets
and mats etc. [syn: raffia, raphia]
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 [syn:
Raffia, genus Raffia, Raphia, genus Raphia]