- 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