raphia

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A genus of palms of the tribe Lepidocaryeæ, type of the subtribe Raphieæ (which is distinguished from the true ratan-palms, Calameæ, by a completely three-celled ovary).

noun

feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

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