raffia

noun

raf·​fia ˈra-fē-ə How to pronounce raffia (audio)
: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving

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Beachy raffia This summer the raffia agenda will reach new heights. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025 The raffia style has the same double strap design and slight platform with plain gold hardware instead of the interlocking pearl Cs. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Related Articles The event is aimed at promoting the Celine summer collection, which includes raffia baskets, small leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle items featuring French summery decorative elements such as a triangle bag carrying three metal Pétanque balls. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Forget the typical raffia styles — this trend leans luxe with braided leather flats, mules, and sandals that feel more refined and versatile, taking you seamlessly from the office to a beachside escape. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raffia

Word History

Etymology

Malagasy rafia

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raffia was in 1850

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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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raffia

noun
raf·​fia ˈraf-ē-ə How to pronounce raffia (audio)
: fiber from a palm of Madagascar and Africa used as a cord for weaving various articles (as baskets or hats) and for tying
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