Where does “ramie” come from?
ramie (English) comes from Malay rami — ramie, Boehmeria nivea.
ramie (English): A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, "Boehmeria...
Definitions
- A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, "Boehmeria...
Ancestry of “ramie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | rami | ramie, Boehmeria nivea |