Definition of raffia

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  • raffia is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
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Definition of raffia

  • feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. genus raffia
    2. genus raphia
    3. raphia
  • leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. raphia
  • fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets (noun)

See definition of raffia in Merriam Webster