How to use raphia in a sentence
In the battle of raphia she rode up and down through the ranks, exhorting the soldiers to behave manfully during the fight.
Female Warriors, Vol. I (of 2) | Ellen C. ClaytonAlex asked, her eyes on the strings of raphia and an unfinished basket that lay on the table.
The Pleasant Street Partnership | Mary F. LeonardMany Shuaré raphia palms grow in the river which flows past it.
Meanwhile, Philopator had roused himself from his life of ease and self-indulgence, and was advancing to raphia to meet his enemy.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzWith this road-metal are mingled short strips of raphia, or palm-fibre, flexible ribbons, easily bent.
The Life of the Spider | J. Henri Fabre
British Dictionary definitions for raphia
raphia
/ (ˈræfɪə) /
noun
a variant spelling of raffia
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