raffia

n 1: leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets

and mats etc. [syn: {raphia}]

2: fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making

hats and baskets

3: feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central

and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

[syn: {Raffia}, {genus Raffia}, {Raphia}, {genus Raphia}]