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Rattan Definition & Meaning

rattan
noun
  1. climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes
  2. the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes
  3. a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms

"Rattan" in song lyrics

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  • "chungs rattan"
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  • "island rattan"
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  • "mr rattan"
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Frequently asked questions

What does rattan mean?
climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms
What part of speech is rattan?
Rattan is a noun.
How many definitions does rattan have?
Rattan has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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