Ramie

Origin

From Malay rami.

Full definition of ramie

Noun

1. a tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems
2. the fibre extracted from this plant, resembling flax

Synonyms

• China grass
• Chinese silk
• ramee
• rhea

Anagrams

• aimer, armie, Maire, Marie