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Genus of flowering plants in the palm family
Raffia palms are members of the genus Raphia. The Malagasy name rafia is derived from fia "to squeeze juice". The genus contains about twenty species of
Raffia_palm
Species of bird
Africa, usually near water, its range coinciding with that of the oil and Raffia palms. It is quite approachable, like many African vultures, and can be seen
Palm-nut_vulture
Palm family of flowering plants
weighing 15–30 kilograms (33–66 lb) each (coconuts are the second largest). Raffia palms (Raphia spp.) have the largest leaves of any plant, up to 25 metres (82 ft)
Arecaceae
Alcoholic beverage made from palm sap
(Caryota urens), or oil palm such as the African oil palm (Elaeis guineense) or from Raffia palms, kithul palms, or nipa palms. In part of the central
Palm_wine
Polypropylene raffia, or PP raffia is a packaging material made from weaving ribbons of oriented polypropylene. It is named after the raffia palm, which the
Polypropylene_raffia
Textiles originating in and around continental Africa or through the African Diaspora
Ghana, and Nigeria. Raffia fiber from dried stripped leaves of raffia palm was commonly used in West Africa and Central Africa for raffia cloth since it is
African_textiles
Legendary bird in Middle Eastern mythology
messengers to the island who returned with a feather (likely the frond from a Raffia palm). He explicitly distinguishes the bird from the griffin.[citation needed]
Roc_(mythology)
Textiles indigenous to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kuba culture, men are responsible for raffia palm cultivation and the weaving of raffia cloth. Several types of raffia cloth are produced for different purposes
Kuba_textiles
excess of 60 years. Rye straw, commonly used in a barn. Raffia palm leaves; a well organised raffia palm leaves is mainly used as roof houses in Nigeria, especially
List of commercially available roofing materials
List_of_commercially_available_roofing_materials
Ethnic group in Nigeria
baskets used in farming and trade. Locally available materials such as raffia palm, grasses, and flexible woody stems are commonly employed due to their
Igala_people
State of Nigeria
or sandy loams. Various crops are supported including coconut, oil palm, raffia palm and cocoyam. The drier upland region of Rivers State covers 61% of
Rivers_State
kingship and nobility. The coarse filament stripped from the fronds of the raffia palm tree served as the foundation of the Kongo weaving arts. This material
Kongo_textiles
Continent
Between 9,000 and 5,000 BC, Niger–Congo speakers domesticated the oil palm and raffia palm. Black-eyed peas and voandzeia (African groundnuts), were domesticated
Africa
Species of palm
bird's diet (along with Raffia palm). Bursaphelenchus cocophilus is a nematode pest which is better known for infecting coconut palms. (It also afflicts a
Elaeis_guineensis
Lamellophone
woods or hollow raffia palm stems. The lamellas of timbrh, which can be in numbers up to 20, consists of hard leaf veins of raffia palms. It also features
Timbrh
fresh water swamp area containing salt-intolerant species such as the raffia palm, and north of this is rainforest. Further north again, the countryside
Wildlife_of_Nigeria
with bamboo, and had thatched roofs that were steeply pitched using raffia palm. This construction method utilised locally available materials, to adapt
Architecture_of_Ghana
Fang people mask from Central Africa
clay that is called Kaolinite. Often strips of raffia, which are pieces of fiber from the raffia palm, are attached to the mask. The white color of these
Ngil_mask
Type of pile fabric
made by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo from the raffia palm is often referred to as "Kuba velvet". Modern velvet can be polyester
Velvet
Legendary animal
dinosaur eggs. The feather is a piece of forgery, an object crafted from raffia palm fiber, with painted colors. The supposed claws were often turned into
Griffin
Topics referred to by the same term
Raphia (moth), a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae Raffia palm, the genus Raphia of raffia palms Raphia (town), the Ancient Greek name for Rafah, a town
Raphia
Ingestion of drugs by animals for pleasure
Bossou, Guinea, have been observed consuming fermented sap from the raffia palm (Raphia hookeri) from 1995 to 2012. They use simple tools to access the
Recreational drug use in animals
Recreational_drug_use_in_animals
Yoruba queen
by the people of Ife, appearing as masquerades completely covered in raffia palm fronds. Queen Moremi was a courageous, brave and beautiful woman who
Moremi_Ajasoro
tree Softness, lightweight Piña Pineapple leaf Soft, lightweight Raffia Raffia palm Carpet/rough Ramie Flowering plant in nettle family Heavy, tough Rayon
List_of_textile_fibres
Species of palm
Raphia australis, the giant palm, Kosi Palm, or rafia, is a species of raffia palm in the family Arecaceae. It is found around Kosi Bay in southern Mozambique
Raphia_australis
Photosynthetic part of a vascular plant
leaf (dimorphic or polymorphic). The longest leaves are those of the Raffia palm (Raphia regalis), which may be up to 25 m (82 ft) long and 3 m (9.8 ft)
Leaf
Ethnic group in Madagascar
events. The indigenous raffia palm was the base fiber for the clothing traditionally worn by the Betsimisaraka. Leaves of the raffia were combed to separate
Betsimisaraka_people
Coastal area of the Indian Ocean in southeast Africa
spice production such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper, and raffia palm trees. In 1698, Zanzibar became part of the Omani sultanate after sultan
Swahili_coast
Nigerian ethnic group
roasted fish and plantain — Fish fried in palm oil and served with fried plantains. Gbe — The grub of the raffia-palm tree beetle that is eaten raw, dried
Ijaw_people
National spirit of Ghana
Ògógóró (Ogog'), an Urhobo word, usually distilled locally from fermented Raffia palm tree juice, where it is known as the country's homebrew. Today, there
Akpeteshie
Religious practices and beliefs of Igbo people
of family owned lands; this tree could either be an oil palm, bread-fruit tree, raffia palm, or plantain tree depending on the cultural region. In some
Odinani
original forest and consists to a large extent of traveller's trees, raffia palm, and baobabs, is found in many places along the east coast and in the
Geography_of_Madagascar
Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria
cash and food crops.[citation needed] These cash crops include oil palm, raffia palm, groundnut, melon, cotton, cocoa, rubber while the food crops are
Ideato_South
Bantu coming-of-age ritual
the residence of the deceased. Okuyi costumes are made either from the raffia palm, a tree native to tropical African nations, or bamboo. In the process
Okuyi
Prehistory of Africa
Between 9000 and 5000 BC, Niger–Congo speakers domesticated the oil palm and raffia palm. Two seed plants, black-eyed peas and voandzeia (African groundnuts)
Prehistoric_Africa
West African women's secret society
additional characteristic Sande feature – the wooden helmet mask and raffia palm costume worn by Sande leaders – is absent among the Kono, Loma, and Mano
Sande_society
Cameroonian people
partake in the drinking of "Melu" (raffia palm wine). Each member of Mfu must take their turn supplying the group with palm wine. When a member has done an
Nso_people
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava
Ambarimaninga
Bantu ethnic group of Cameroon
constructed of dried-mud bricks placed onto a bamboo frame and roofed with raffia-palm fronds. In recent times, metal roofing has become increasingly common
Beti-Pahuin_peoples
Ethnic group in West Africa
clothes made of Raffia (Efik: Ndam). The fibre of the leaf-stalk of a palm was made into a thread and woven to make clothes and bags. Raffia palm clothing (Efik:
Efik_people
Dyed cloth made by the Yoruba people
Stitching raffia onto the fabric in a pattern prior to dyeing. The raffia palm is stripped, and the spine sewn into the fabric. After dyeing the raffia is usually
Adire_(textile_art)
Material (vegetable source)
for bending. Calamoideae includes tree palms such as Raffia (raphia) and Metroxylon (sago palm) and shrub palms such as Salacca (salak) (Uhl & Dransfield
Rattan
fibers such as cotton, linen, jute, cannabis, coconut, ramie, bamboo, raffia palm, stipa, abacà, sisal, nettle and kapok. The formation of coex has been
Coex_(material)
Regions south of the Sahara
crops included teff, enset, African rice, yams, kola nuts, oil palm, and raffia palm. Domesticated animals include the guinea fowl and the donkey. Agriculture
Sub-Saharan_Africa
Plants endemic to Madagascar
such as native ebony (Diospyros) and rosewood (Dalbergia) species, the raffia palm Raphia farinifera used for fibre, dyeing plants, as well as medicinal
Flora_of_Madagascar
Town in Anambra State, Nigeria
has one of the largest Raffia Palm Plantations. This informs why Awgbu is popularly known to produce good and quality Raffia Palm wines. It is the best
Awgbu
Topics referred to by the same term
non-venomous blind snake species Raphia australis, the giant palm or rafia, a raffia palm species found in Mozambique and South Africa Remora australis
R._australis
Municipality in Romblon, Philippines
municipalities, with an economy dependent on copra farming, fishing, raffia palm weaving, and tourism. The island is collectively known as a cultural
Banton,_Romblon
raffia; 20.3 x 85.7 cm (8 x 333⁄4 in.); Brooklyn Museum. In Kuba culture, men are responsible for raffia palm cultivation and the weaving of raffia cloth
African_art
Palm wine liquor popular in Benin
species: the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), raffia palm (Raphia vinifera), or palmyra palm (Borassus aethiopium). After harvesting, the sap is
Sodabi
Ethnic group in Cameroon and Nigeria
of one sex. Kike (Táké) are figures carved and made from the pith of raffia palm. and are larger statue type figures. These figures would often be placed
Mambila_people
LGA in Rivers State, Nigeria
alluvial sedimentary basin and basement complex. The thick mangrove forest, raffia palms and light rainforest are the major types of vegetation. Due to high rainfall
Obio-Akpor
Place in Sofia, Madagascar
commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also raffia palm is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for
Antsoha,_Mandritsara
Mfon of the Bamum (r. 1886/7–1933)
structure such as encircling verandahs, deep eaves, carved wood posts, raffia palm formwork, and laterite clay bricks. According to Marie Thorbecke: "The
Ibrahim_Njoya
Between 9000 and 5000 BCE, Niger–Congo speakers domesticated the oil palm and raffia palm. Black-eyed peas and voandzeia (African groundnuts), were domesticated
History_of_Africa
Architecture of the Yoruba people
the Atlantic coast, raffia palm leaves were frequently used for roofing, while in the northern regions, wood was substituted for palm fronds. The palaces
Yoruba_architecture
Democratic Republic of Congo, raffia clothes were woven. They used the fibers of the leaves on the raffia palm tree. Weaving with palm leaves was a highly developed
History of science and technology in Africa
History_of_science_and_technology_in_Africa
Watercraft of the Malagasy people
nails), and are instead fixed with hardwood pegs and sewn together with raffia palm fibers. The planks must perfectly fit along the edges to the dugout and
Lakana
Prehistory of the West African subregion of the African continent
independently developed agriculture (e.g., Yams/Dioscorea). Oil palm and raffia palm were domesticated as early as 9000 BCE. Two seed plants, black-eyed
Prehistoric_West_Africa
Folk art and pottery from the continent of Africa
example of the Ceremonial Panel from the Shoowa people, made of woven raffia palm fibre, cut pile and linear embroidery, dating from 1910 to 1930, is 23 in
African_folk_art
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
crop is rice, while other important products are seeds of catechu and raffia palm. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing
Bemaharivo
Place in Sofia, Madagascar
The most important crop is rice, while another important product is raffia palm. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing
Antsahabe
City in Anambra State, Nigeria
sale [citation needed]. Most of the prime cash crops include oil palm, raffia palm, groundnut, melon, cotton, cocoa, rubber, maize, et cetera. Food crops
Nnewi
Species of amphibian
boulengeri occurs in secondary forests and forest edges, dense bush, and raffia palm margins along swamps bordering rocky streams at elevations of 800–1,450 m
Leptodactylodon_boulengeri
Species of mammal
fruits of the raffia palm are a favourite food and may be cached temporarily in crevices. Several squirrels sometimes frequent a single palm tree, and communicate
Thomas's_rope_squirrel
Region of Cameroon
rectangular house made of sun-dried bricks placed in a wooden frame. Raffia palm fronds are a common covering, though metal roofing has become more common
East_Region_(Cameroon)
Bantu ethnic group
between the poles and held in place by the raffia strips. The roofs continue to consist of thatches made of raffia palm leaves, although aluminium roofing is
Nzime_people
Town and subdivision in North-Western Cameroon
catchment area of Moghamo is the palm wine capital of the world. The sweet white wine is tapped from the raffia palm tree. The white wine locally referred
Batibo
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava
Andranomavo
Region of Cameroon
made of mud bricks and thin posts. Roofs are sometimes made of thatched raffia palm, but they are more often of corrugated aluminium, iron, or tin today
Centre_Region_(Cameroon)
Radish Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus Chinese radish Raphia hookeri Raffia palm Reichardia picroides French Scorzonera Rhamnus dahurica Rheum rhabarbarum
List_of_leaf_vegetables
Ethnic group
sides. The A-shaped roof is covered in raffia palm leaves. Present-day houses are made of vertical poles with raffia strips lashed horizontally inside and
Njem_people
Forest in Uganda
Independent. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2023-05-15. Kibego, Simon MUSASIZI & JOHN. "Raffia palm trees face extinction in Bunyoro". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-05-15
Budongo_Forest
Tropical moist forest region in Africa
rivers. Barringtonia racemosa is the predominant tree. Swamp forests of Raffia palm grow in low-lying areas of Pemba Island. Zanzibar-Inhambane transition
Coastal forests of eastern Africa
Coastal_forests_of_eastern_Africa
Species of bird
almendro (Dipteryx oleifera) and Pentaclethra macroloba, with secondarily raffia palms (Raphia spp.) dominated wetlands. It is usually observed below 600 m
Great_green_macaw
LGA in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
southern Nigeria; which has extensive arable land, abundant wildlife, raffia palms, and timber resources. The fertile coastal plains of the area support
Uruan
the Atlantic coast, raffia palm leaves are the main materials for roofing while in the northern regions, wood is substituted for palm fronds. The houses
Architecture_of_Nigeria
(hairstyle) Quiff Quilting Quoit (brooch) Rabbit hair Raccoon coat Racing flat Raffia palm Raglan sleeve Rah-rah skirt Rain pants Raincoat Raj pattern Rajshahi
Index_of_fashion_articles
Region of Cameroon
bricks and thin, wooden or bamboo posts. Roofs were mostly thatched raffia palm in the past, but they are more often made of corrugated aluminium, iron
South_Region_(Cameroon)
Freshwater swamp forest in the Niger Delta
becomes a flooded forest due to heavy rainfall during the wet season. Raffia palms and some woody broadleaved species such as Symphonia globulifera and
Biseni_Forest
farinifera raffia palm Arecaceae (palm family) Ravenea: ravenea palm trees Ravenea rivularis majesty palm Arecaceae (palm family) Rhapis: rhapis palm trees
List of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family
List_of_trees_and_shrubs_by_taxonomic_family
LGA in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Local Government Area with various harvests, for example, gmelina, raffia palm, oil palm, and plantain filled nearby. Additionally, a few mineral stores
Itu,_Nigeria
Place in Melaky, Madagascar
livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm; also seeds of catechu are an important agricultural product. Additionally
Marovoay_Sud
Natural springs in Kenya
where their dung fertilises the water. Fruiting trees such as date and raffia palms, waterberries and figs grow beside the water, using their submerged roots
Mzima_Springs
Kwa language spoken in Ivory Coast
sãŋgoto; logbo Eye (n.) œil nɔ̃nɔ̃wɛ nɛ-sɛ̃ Bird oiseau rɔwarɔ lowarɛ Raffia palm palmier raphia ŋ̥ko-t'i ŋkwe-t'i Lost perdu la ... kpɛ nepu Small (adj
Abidji_language
Pine Forest in Nigeria
the local economy. The Igbos living in the Ngwo region consider the raffia palm, an economic crop used for consumption, as sacred. Alongside its utility
Ngwo_Pine_forest
Municipality in Romblon, Philippines
fishing, as the main sources of livelihood. There is also an indigenous raffia palm handicraft industry. Other crops grown in the island are root crops (such
Corcuera
LGA and Sub-ethnic group in Ondo State, Nigeria
Mat-weaving and Craft making — Raffia and canes, the basic raw materials for this industry are also sourced locally. Raffia Palms form the basis of the mat
Ilaje
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava
Antseza
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and raffia palm. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Estimated based
Ambohipaky
Ethnic group
bricks held together by a bamboo frame. The A-shaped roof is covered in raffia palm leaves, though tin or aluminium roofing is today becoming more common
Makaa_people
Mountainous area in Cameroon
during the dry season as a defence against brush fires and dry weather. Raffia palms grow in the valleys and depressions. Gwanfogbe et al. 1983, pp. 8. Neba
Western_High_Plateau
Place in Melaky, Madagascar
livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava
Mahabe
Commune and village in Lebialem, Cameroon
compressus. The forest areas are covered by trees such as pronus africana, raffia palm, and kolanut trees. Until the early sixties, the lower forest zone harboured
Mmuock_Leteh
slats from the raffia palm, filled with seeds. Found in the Nkambé region, where it is called cɛ́ɛ̀sáŋ in Noni and cɛ̀ɛ̀nsáŋ in Limbum. Palm-leaf box suspended
List of musical instruments of Cameroon
List_of_musical_instruments_of_Cameroon
Town in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria
of commerce, with notable exports of palm products, especially palm oil, kernels, raffia products including raffia fibers and its wine, and ground crops
Ikot_Ekpene
Place in Betsiboka, Madagascar
livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatoes
Antanimbary
Tropical forest ecoregion in Central Africa
Pericopsis elata (also known as African teak), and Gilbertiodendron dewevrei. Raffia palm is found along the rivers. Primates richness is the highest in Africa;
Northwestern Congolian lowland forests
Northwestern_Congolian_lowland_forests
Commune and town in East, Cameroon
along the Nyong consists of swampy forests that support populations of raffia palm, such as Raphia montbuttorum. The area surrounding the town consists
Abong-Mbang
Chain of volcanoes in the Gulf of Guinea
during the dry season as a defence against brush fires and dry weather. Raffia palms grow in the valleys and depressions. Geologists disagree over which volcanic
Cameroon_line
RAFFIA PALM
RAFFIA PALM
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Yaffa, JAFFA means "beautiful."
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Afra, AFFRA means "ashes, dust" and "clay, loam."Â
Girl/Female
Muslim
Sharp, Fem of rahif
Female
English
Pet form of English Saffron, SAFFIE means "saffron (the spice)."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Companion friend
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
High Sublime
Girl/Female
Muslim
Exalted. Sublime.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Variant of Rafi'a; Exalted; Sublime
Girl/Female
Welsh
Sapphire.
Girl/Female
Muslim
One who is full of shame
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : from a personal name, Latin Rufinus, a derivative of Rufus (see Ruffo 1). This was popularized by various minor early saints, including a 3rd-century martyr of Soissons and a 4th-century Church Father.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian
Holding High
Girl/Female
Muslim
High, Sublime, Exquisite
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Raphael.German : nickname for someone who was loud or indiscreet, a blabbermouth, from Middle High German raffeln ‘to be noisy’, ‘to scold’.German : from an unexplained personal name, Raffo. Compare Raff.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hebrew, Indian, Muslim
High; Exalted; Sublime; Another Name for God; Lofty; Delicate
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gift
Girl/Female
Muslim
Intimate friend, Companion
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gift
Girl/Female
Indian
High, Exalted, Sublime
Girl/Female
Muslim
Best friend
RAFFIA PALM
RAFFIA PALM
Girl/Female
Indian
Happy, Lucky
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Prue.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Lord Shiva's Bow
Boy/Male
Indian, Malayalam
Water; Truth
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Indian
Beautiful, Bright, Brilliant, Shining
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Full of Strength; Powerful
Male
French
Variant spelling of Norman French Roland, ROLANDE means "famous land."
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Muslim
Happy
Boy/Male
Hindu
Capital of Lord krishnas kingdom
RAFFIA PALM
RAFFIA PALM
RAFFIA PALM
RAFFIA PALM
RAFFIA PALM
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Raff
v. t.
To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one.
v. t.
To exchange in traffic; to effect by a bargain or for a consideration.
n.
Traffic; bargaining.
v. i.
To traffic.
v. i.
To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.
v. t.
To raffle.
a.
brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage.
n.
A fibrous material used for tying plants, said to come from the leaves of a palm tree of the genus Raphia.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Traffic
v. i.
To raffle.
imp. & p. p.
of Raffle
v. t.
To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to; to fix to any part of; as, to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing.
imp. & p. p.
of Raff
imp. & p. p.
of Traffic
v. i.
To engage in a raffle; as, to raffle for a watch.
v. t.
To traffic.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Raffle
a.
Resembling, or having the character of, raff, or a raff; worthless; low.
v. t.
To dispose of by means of a raffle; -- often followed by off; as, to raffle off a horse.