Etymology

raffia

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Today it means: A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia). Full definition →

Malagasy rafia
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  1. Malagasy · derived fromrafia
  2. English todayraffia

From Malagasy rafia or rofia.

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