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raf⋅fi⋅a

  [raf-ee-uh]
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–noun
a fiber obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, used for tying plants and other objects and for making mats, baskets, hats, and the like.
Also, raphia.

Origin:
1880–85; earlier rofia raffia palm, said to be < Malagasy
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raf·fi·a also raph·i·a   (rāf'ē-ə)   
n.  

  1. An African palm tree (Raphia ruffia) having large leaves that yield a useful fiber.

  2. The leaf fibers of this plant, used for mats, baskets, and other products.


[Malagasy rafia.]
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raffia 
1729, rofia, from Malagasy rafia. Modern form is attested from 1882; also raphia (1866).
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