o. ramée
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ramie or ramee (ˈræmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a woody urticaceous shrub of Asia, Boehmeria nivea, having broad leaves and a stem that yields a flaxlike fibre |
| 2. | the fibre from this plant, used in making fabrics, cord, etc |
| [C19: from Malay rami] | |
| ramee or ramee | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from Malay rami] | |
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O. ramée
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