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English noun: raffia

1. raffia (substance) leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.


Synonymsraphia


Broader (hypernym)plant fiber, plant fibre

2. raffia (plant) fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets


Broader (hypernym)fiber, fibre


Substance meronymRaffia farinifera, raffia palm, Raffia ruffia

3. Raffia (plant) feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes


Synonymsgenus Raffia, genus Raphia, Raphia


Broader (hypernym)liliopsid genus, monocot genus


Member holonymRaffia farinifera, raffia palm, Raffia ruffia


Member meronymArecaceae, family Arecaceae, family Palmaceae, family Palmae, palm family, Palmaceae, Palmae









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