raffia
/raf-ee-uh/US // ˈræf i ə //UK // (ˈræfɪə) //
拉菲亚,拉菲草,拉菲娅,拉斐尔
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a fiber obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, used for tying plants and other objects and for making mats, baskets, hats, and the like.
Examples
Rabanna, ra-ban′a, n. matting made from the fibre of the raffia, in Madagascar.
Make a color card of silk, wool, paper or raffia showing colors that contrast.
Turn up the sides, fasten the corners together with raffia or cord, tying a small bow.
Be very careful to have the dyes strong enough, as raffia absorbs an enormous amount of coloring.
We receive the raffia in its natural state, but many colors may easily be had by dyeing.
Level 4Browse all words →