rattan (n.)climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes;
Synonyms: rattan palm / Calamus rotang
rattan (n.)the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes;
Synonyms: rattan cane
rattan (n.)a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms;
Synonyms: ratan
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