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Raphia, ancient town, Gaza StripRaphia: see Rafa Rafa or Rafah (both: rä`fä), town in the present Gaza Strip on the Egyptian border...... Click the link for more information. . raphia, fiberraphia: see raffia raffia (răf`ēə) or raphia..... Click the link for more information. . raffia, raphia 1. a palm tree, Raphia ruffia, native to Madagascar, that has large plumelike leaves, the stalks of which yield a useful fibre 2. the fibre obtained from this plant, used for tying, weaving, etc. 3. any of several related palms or the fibre obtained from them |
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