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rattan

[ ra-tan, ruh- ]

noun

  1. Also called rattan palm. any of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus or allied genera.
  2. the tough stems of such palms, used for wickerwork, canes, etc.
  3. a stick or switch of this material.


rattan

/ °ùæˈ³Ùæ²Ô /

noun

  1. any of the climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera, having tough stems used for wickerwork and canes
  2. the stems of such plants collectively
  3. a stick made from one of these stems
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rattan1

First recorded in 1600–10; by uncertain mediation from Malay °ùųٲ¹²Ô, alleged to derive from rout “scrape off, trim†with -an nominalizing suffix
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rattan1

C17: from Malay °ùųٲ¹²Ô
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Picture rattan furniture, blue and white ceramics, and seashell motifs paired with cozy knitted throws and floral prints.

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She sold flatware, stemware and linens, setting the pieces out on antique furniture — marble topped butcher tables, rattan settees, Art Deco bars — which, because customers asked, she began to sell too.

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All have an airy feel, thanks to linen curtains, rattan light fixtures, hardwood floors and views of the Bay of Cannes.

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The two sculptures in rattan combine traditional textile motifs from the Philippines with the bold geometry of 1960s Op Art.

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Introducing woven rattan baskets, textured jute rugs and plush wool throws alongside your wooden furniture adds tactile interest and visual warmth to your space.

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