1
: an Asian perennial plant (Boehmeria nivea) of the nettle family
2
a
: the strong lustrous bast fiber of ramie capable of being spun or woven
b
: fabric made of ramie often resembling linen or silk
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So-young was welcoming and voluble in a tunic and loose pants of traditional ramie, dyed violet and black.
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E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2023
The classic semiformal hanbok worn today, made from fine silk and ramie in an array of colors, is largely derived from styles worn by royalty and upper classes in the late Joseon era.
—New York Times, 9 Apr. 2022
E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2023
The classic semiformal hanbok worn today, made from fine silk and ramie in an array of colors, is largely derived from styles worn by royalty and upper classes in the late Joseon era.
—New York Times, 9 Apr. 2022
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“Ramie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramie. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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