raffia

Meanings

• noun

  A type of natural fiber obtained from the raffia palm or other palms, used for weaving mats, baskets, and other decorative items.

  - "She used raffia to weave a beautiful basket."
  - "The decorative centerpiece on the table was made of raffia and palm leaves."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raffia
affia , mia , fia

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Variants

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raffia , raffias , raffia palm , raffia palms

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Etymology

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The word 'raffia' comes from the Tshiluba language of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the raffia palm is native.

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Trivia

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1. Raffia is not actually a type of grass, despite its common name 'raffia grass'.

2. The raffia palm is also known as the 'feather palm' due to its feathery leaves.

3. Raffia is often used in combination with other materials, such as straw or banana leaves, to create stronger and more durable items.

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Related Concepts

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1. palm fiber: Raffia is a type of palm fiber used for weaving and other applications.

2. weaving: The process of creating fabric or other materials by interlacing threads or other materials.

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Culture

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Raffia has been used for centuries in various African cultures for weaving baskets, mats, and other decorative items. It is also used in the fashion industry for making accessories such as handbags and sandals.

How to Memorize "raffia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a palm tree with long, thin fibers hanging from its leaves. These fibers are raffia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'raffia' with palm trees, baskets, and African culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'raffia' as 'Raffia, the fiber from the palm, used in Africa's palm-woven crafts'.

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