Word of the Day:
raffia
What It Means
A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).
Raffia in Context
“He was pressed against the canes and raffia of which this old house was built.”
Did You Know?
From Malagasy rafia or rofia.
Source and license
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