rattan

/ræˈtæn/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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