Raffia

n.

1.

(Bot.) A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia.

Noun	1.	raffia - leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. Synonyms: raphia
	2.	raffia - fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets
	3.	Raffia - feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes Synonyms: genus Raffia, genus Raphia, Raphia

plant fiber, plant fibre, raphia