raffia Syllabification: (raf·fi·a)Pronunciation: /ˈrafēə/Definition of raffia noun a palm tree native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, with a short trunk and leaves that may grow up to 60 feet (18 m) long. Raphia ruffia, family Palmae the fiber from the raffia leaves, used for making items such as hats, baskets, and mats. Origin: early 18th century: from Malagasyraffia in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of raffia in the British & World English dictionary
