Etymology

ramie

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Today it means: A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, of species Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems. Full definition →

Malay rami
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  1. Malay · derived fromrami
  2. English todayramie

From Malay rami.

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