raffia palm
noun
any of various palms of the genus Raphia, as R. farinifera of tropical Africa, having pinnate leaves that yield a strong, flexible fiber.
Origin of raffia palm
1First recorded in 1895–1900
Words Nearby raffia palm
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How to use raffia palm in a sentence
When the sun was overhead, they sat in the shade of a great raffia palm, to escape the heat and partake of lunch.
The Forest of Mystery | James H. Foster
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