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ramee

ramee

9.9
A tall tropical plant farmers grow for strong fiber in its stems to make cloth
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rame
  • Textile manufacturers prize ramee fiber for its strength and silk-like sheen.

Examples

  • The farmer harvested ramee for use in making fine, durable textiles.

  • The ramee plant is known for its sturdy fibers.

  • Ramee thrives best in hot, humid regions with well-drained soil.

  • Many artisans use ramee to make ropes and textiles.

  • Textile manufacturers prize ramee fiber for its strength and silk-like sheen.

  • The farmer harvested ramee for use in making fine, durable textiles.

  • Many artisans use ramee to make ropes and textiles.

Synonyms

ramie
vsramee
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A tall Asian plant that produces strong silky fibers for making cloth

is the same plant described as similar to flax in fiber quality
Boehmeria nivea
vsramee
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall Asian plant with dark leaves that gives strong silky fiber for making cloth

is the common description noting fiber use rather than botanical name
China grass
vsramee
9.1

A tall plant grown for strong fiber used to make rope and cloth

focuses on the fiber and mentions similarity to flax rather than common name
8.8

A tall plant from tropical Asia that people grow for strong fiber like flax from its woody stems

stresses the plant's use for strong fiber and its likeness to flax
rami
vsramee
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical plant with strong fibers used to make cloth and furniture

limits meaning to fiber production from woody stems, not wood for furniture

Surface Forms

ramee singular
ramees plural

Etymology

Ramee comes from a Malay word rami meaning 'a plant used for fiber'. That's why ramee still means a tall Asian herb grown for very strong fiber, used much like linen to make fine cloth.