raffia

noun

raf·​fia ˈra-fē-ə How to pronounce raffia (audio)
: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving

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While prices vary depending on color and size, shoppers can score the greatest discounts when snagging a pair in shades like black, white, and coffee bean raffia. — Averi Baudler, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Hunting Season’s raffia tote and Nike’s burgundy LD-1000 sneakers break up the neutral tones beautifully. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025 Helen Kaminsky is at the forefront of everything stylish and made using raffia. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Rattan appears in just the stool and card table, while complementary materials like raffia, caning, and jute help anchor the room with a neutral foundation. — Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raffia

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Etymology

Malagasy rafia

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of raffia was in 1850

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raffia

noun
raf·​fia ˈraf-ē-ə How to pronounce raffia (audio)
: fiber from a palm of Madagascar and Africa used as a cord for weaving various articles (as baskets or hats) and for tying
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