raffia

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raf·fi·a /ˈræfiə/ noun [uncountable]  TICa soft substance like string that comes from the leaves of a palm tree and is used for making baskets, hats, mats etc 酒椰叶纤维〔用于编织篮子、帽子、席子等〕

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raffia• We also had looms and were taught weaving, basketwork and raffia.• Island craftsmen make everything from leather goods and raffia to local pottery and beautiful hand-made jewellery using the famous Majorcan pearls.• Shakily Ruth stepped out of the car, reaching for her raffia shoulder-bag in the back seat.• That pleasing equilibrium between man, raffia, mud or whatever, does of course still prevail in various parts of the world.• At the bottom of a handbag or raffia shopper.• Carefully cut the raffia free once new top growth indicates a successful graft.• Bind with raffia and wax in the usual way.• Tie in place with raffia, leaving the bud exposed.Origin raffia (1800-1900) Malagasy rafia

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raffia
raf‧fi‧a /ˈræfiə/ noun [uncountable]a soft substance like string that comes from the leaves of a palm tree and is used for making baskets, hats, mats etc

raf·fiaBrE /ˈræfiə/ 🔊NAmE /ˈræfiə/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] soft material that looks like string and is made from the leaves of a type of palm tree, used for making baskets, mats, etc. or for tying things 酒椰叶纤维（由酒椰棕榈树叶制成，用于编篮子、垫子或捆扎东西等）