ramie

Definitions

1. A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, of species Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems.
   countable, usually
2. A unisex given name.
3. 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.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Ramie Dowling, b. 1921”

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