raffia

[US]/'ræfɪə/
[UK]/'ræfɪə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. fiber from the leaves of the raffia palm tree
Word Forms
Pluralraffias

Phrases & Collocations

raffia fiber

raffia bag

raffia hat

raffia craft

Example Sentences

She wove a beautiful basket using raffia.

The hat was adorned with a raffia ribbon.

The artisan crafted a raffia mat for the floor.

The sandals were made from woven raffia fibers.

The beach bag was made of straw and raffia.

She tied the bouquet with a raffia bow.

The table was decorated with a raffia table runner.

The chair seats were woven with raffia for a tropical feel.

The gift was wrapped in raffia for a rustic look.

The costume was accessorized with raffia jewelry.

Real-world Examples

After a spell of sealing-wax, she had come to raffia, and thence to hand-weaving.

Source: A handsome face.

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