rattan

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Pronunciation

IPA /ɹəˈtan/

Noun

rattan noun

Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.
The plant used as a material for making furniture, baskets etc.
(by extension) A cane made from this material.

Verb

rattan verb

To beat with a rattan cane.

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Synonyms

ratan calamus rotang rattan cane rattan palm cane vine fuji kato teng calamus ant rattan malacca cane malacca bejuco rônier palm punnai

Associated

abaca wicker scabbard canes bamboo bai staves buttocks handicraft mats

Rhymes

deadpan span divan clan man pan fan quean caravan catamaran

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