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noun • feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes • leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. • fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets | ||||||||
| 31% | 8 | Fibrous material, doesn't burn | ||||||
noun • a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer | ||||||||
| 31% | 5 | Fibrous material from rope | ||||||
noun • loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | ||||||||
Backward Area Provided Much Fibrous Material Crossword Clue
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RAFFIA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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RAFFIA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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