rattan

English

/ɹəˈtan/, /ɹəˈtæn/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay rotan (cane).

Origin

Malay

rotan

Gloss

cane

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