Synonyms of raffia

Noun

1. raffia, raphia, plant fiber, plant fibre

usage: leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.

2. raffia, fiber, fibre

usage: fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets

3. Raffia, genus Raffia, Raphia, genus Raphia, monocot genus, liliopsid genus

usage: feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

Definition and meaning of raffia (Dictionary)