The Collaborative International Dictionary
Raphia ruffia
Raffia palm \Raf"fi*a palm\ (r[a^]f"f[i^]*[.a] p[aum]m`).
A pinnate-leaved palm ( Raphia ruffia) native of Madagascar, and of considerable economic importance on account of the strong fiber (raffia) obtained from its leafstalks.
The jupati palm.