raffia

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A noun referring to the leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree, used for making baskets, mats, hats, and as light cordage.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее волокна листьев пальмы рафии, используемые для изготовления корзин, циновок, шляп и в качестве легкой бечевки.

1. Natural fiber from palm leaves B1 formal

   A soft, pliable fiber obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm tree, commonly used for weaving baskets, mats, and hats.

   • She wove a beautiful basket using natural raffia.
   • The hat was made from dyed raffia fibers.
   • Raffia is often used in traditional crafts for its strength and flexibility.

   🇷🇺Рафия

2. Cordage material B1 formal

   The fiber of the raffia palm used as a lightweight cord or twine for tying and binding.

   • He tied the package with raffia string.
   • Gardeners sometimes use raffia to secure plants to stakes.
   • The gift was wrapped with a raffia bow.

   🇷🇺Материал для шнуровки

• raffias plural form
• raffias' possessive plural form
• raffia's possessive singular form