ramie
noun
- vegetable fiber from the bast of ramie
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɹæmi/ / /ˈɹeɪmi/
name
- A unisex given name.
“Ramie Dowling, b. 1921”
noun
Etymology: From Malay rami.
- A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, of species Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems.
- 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.