Raffia
Raf´fi`a Pronunciation: răf´fĭ`å
| 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 |