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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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