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Raffia meaning

A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).

Synonyms of Raffia

raphia plant fiber plant fibre fiber fibre genus raffia genus raphia monocot genus liliopsid genus

Related words

Other words often associated with Raffia or its synonyms:

fabric character textile genus stuff cloth trait material

Using Raffia

  • The main meaning on this page is: A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).
  • Useful related words include: raphia, plant fiber, plant fibre, fiber.
  • In the example corpus, raffia often appears in combinations such as: raffia and, the raffia, of raffia.

Context around Raffia

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 6 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

developed 1× tinsel 1× chic 1× bags 1× squishy 1× used 1×

Often after:

cloth 1× plant 1× bows 1× skirts 1× coats 1× trimmed 1× bags 1× fishing 1× palms 1× fibres 1×

Sentence patterns with Raffia

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a squishy raffia rather than 1× adorned in raffia skirts cowry 1× agriculture including raffia fishing and 1× from the raffia plant fibers 1× including chic raffia bags and 1× made from raffia and shaped 1× made of raffia 1× people developed raffia cloth from 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

agriculture including raffia 1× each pair is 1× i always thought 1× in addition to 1× in central africa 1× made from raffia 1×

Common sentence endings:

3 m wide 1× 50 per cent 1× a colourful thread 1× and basket weaving 1× coats and dresses 1× giorgio de chirico 1×

Words around Raffia

Just before it in the word index:

raffi 17 rafferty 54 raffensperger 53 raffensberger 2 raffel 2 raffe 2

Just after it in the word index:

raffin 2 raffinate 2 raffish 4 raffl 9 raffle 414 raffled 17

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaronson 18 abai 18 abass 18 abatements 18 abdulfatah 18 abebe 18

Corpus analysis for Raffia

  • In this selection, "raffia" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, developed, tinsel, chic, cloth, plant and bows stand out and add context to how "raffia" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a squishy raffia rather than and adorned in raffia skirts cowry. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "raffia" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with raffia

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Agriculture (including raffia ), fishing and forestry are mainstays of the economy. (11 words)

In Central Africa, the Kuba people developed raffia cloth from the raffia plant fibers. (14 words)

I always thought they were purely for decoration, especially considering the ones with the raffia bows. (16 words)

Longer example sentences

The term kente has its roots in the Akan word kɛntɛn which means a basket and the first kente weavers used raffia fibres to weave cloths that looked like kenten (a basket); and thus were referred to as kenten ntoma; meaning basket cloth. (43 words)

More than 200 revolving actors have slept in a holiday resort near the set and been bussed over every morning to be adorned in raffia skirts, cowry shells and leather tunics in an African village built with wire mesh. (39 words)

In addition to the tradition of silk weaving and lamba production, the weaving of raffia and other local plant materials has been used to create a wide array of practical items such as floor mats, baskets, purses and hats. (39 words)

Example sentences (14)

In Central Africa, the Kuba people developed raffia cloth from the raffia plant fibers.

I always thought they were purely for decoration, especially considering the ones with the raffia bows.

More than 200 revolving actors have slept in a holiday resort near the set and been bussed over every morning to be adorned in raffia skirts, cowry shells and leather tunics in an African village built with wire mesh.

They do all the basic colors (Repetto and Margaux and French Sole also have a range of great shades), but the most exciting version is made of raffia.

Along with the other models, they walked the long, narrow hallway of the New York Public Library showing variations of Burch’s concept, including faux croc tops and skirts, along with Tinsel raffia coats and dresses.

Each pair is sketched by hand and woven from raffia, trimmed with supple calfskin leather; for a rich, earthy aesthetic Blahnik drew inspiration from the muted tones of Italian painter Giorgio de Chirico.

Meanwhile, Accessorize's summer sale offers a high-street alternative with hundreds of accessories, including chic raffia bags and beaded options, discounted by up to 50 per cent.

We have also partnered with organisations to teach some women skills in making personal care products, bags, raffia and basket weaving.

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Opt for a squishy raffia (rather than structured bamboo) basket bag that will squeeze under your seat – no one likes the sound of snapping twigs.

Made from raffia and shaped into a classic fedora, it has superimposed layers of fringe top-stitched to the brim with a colourful thread.

Agriculture (including raffia ), fishing and forestry are mainstays of the economy.

In addition to the tradition of silk weaving and lamba production, the weaving of raffia and other local plant materials has been used to create a wide array of practical items such as floor mats, baskets, purses and hats.

Raffia palms (Raphia spp.) have the largest leaves of any plant, up to 25 m long and 3 m wide.

The term kente has its roots in the Akan word kɛntɛn which means a basket and the first kente weavers used raffia fibres to weave cloths that looked like kenten (a basket); and thus were referred to as kenten ntoma; meaning basket cloth.

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Common combinations with raffia

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "raffia" in a sentence?
An example: "In Central Africa, the Kuba people developed raffia cloth from the raffia plant fibers." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "raffia" from authentic English texts.
What does "raffia" mean?
Raffia means: A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).
What are synonyms of "raffia"?
Common synonyms of "raffia" include: raphia, plant fiber, plant fibre, fiber, fibre, genus raffia, genus raphia, monocot genus. Plus 1 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "raffia" are there?
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