ramie

ramie
noun Etymology: Malay rami Date: 1832 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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  • ramie — [ram′ē, rā′mē] n. [Malay rami] 1. a perennial plant (Boehmeria nivea) of the nettle family, grown in warm climates for the strong bast fiber of the stems 2. this fiber, used for making cloth …   English World dictionary

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