rattan
/ræˈtæn/
noun
- A climbing palm plant with long, thin, flexible stems, native to tropical Asia and Africa.
- The furniture maker sourced sustainable rattan from local plantations.
- Rattan grows abundantly in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
- Rattan vines can reach lengths of over 100 meters in the wild.
- The tough, flexible stem of the rattan plant, used for making furniture, baskets, and walking sticks.
- The basket was woven from natural rattan.
- They bought a set of rattan chairs for the patio.
- Rattan is popular for outdoor furniture because it is lightweight and durable.
- A walking stick or cane made from rattan.
- He tapped his rattan on the floor to get everyone's attention.
- She carried a polished rattan for hiking on the trail.
- The elderly man leaned on his rattan as he walked.
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