rattan
noun/ræˈtæn/
Frequency rank: #18,266 most common English word
Meaning
A climbing palm whose tough, flexible stems are used to make furniture and basketwork.
Example sentence
The garden chairs were made from woven rattan, giving them a light yet sturdy feel.
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