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raffia

/raf-ee-uh/US // ˈræf i ə //UK // (ˈræfɪə) //

拉菲亚,拉菲草,拉菲娅,拉斐尔

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a fiber obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, used for tying plants and other objects and for making mats, baskets, hats, and the like.

Examples

  • Rabanna, ra-ban′a, n. matting made from the fibre of the raffia, in Madagascar.

  • Make a color card of silk, wool, paper or raffia showing colors that contrast.

  • Turn up the sides, fasten the corners together with raffia or cord, tying a small bow.

  • Be very careful to have the dyes strong enough, as raffia absorbs an enormous amount of coloring.

  • We receive the raffia in its natural state, but many colors may easily be had by dyeing.