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raphia

rap·hia

uncommon

noun

1.

leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.

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Origin

From Ancient Greek Ῥαφία (Rhaphía), from Egyptian Rpwḥw r:Z1-p-w-bH:mDAt-xAst

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