Main Entry:

ra·mie

Pronunciation:

\ˈrā-mē, ˈra-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Malay rami

Date:

1832

1: an Asian perennial plant (Boehmeria nivea) of the nettle family2 a: the strong lustrous bast fiber of ramie capable of being spun or woven b: fabric made of ramie often resembling linen or silk