ramie

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See also: ramiè, ramię, and Ramie

English

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A ramie plant (1)
Pants made from ramie (2)

Etymology

From Malay rami.

Pronunciation

Noun

ramie (countable and uncountable, plural ramies)

  1. (usually countable) A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems.
  2. (usually uncountable) The fibre extracted from this plant known especially for its ability to hold shape, reduce wrinkling, and introduce a silky lustre used to make textiles, fishing nets, upholstery, etc.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁa.mi/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -i

Noun

ramie f (plural ramies)

  1. ramie

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Italian

Noun

ramie f

  1. plural of ramia

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French ramie.

Noun

ramie f (uncountable)

  1. ramie

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