ramie

noun

1. (countable, usually)A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, of species Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems.
2. (uncountable, usually)The fibre extracted from this plant known especially for its ability to hold shape, reduce wrinkling, and introduce a silky lustre used to make textiles, fishing nets, upholstery, etc.

name

1. A unisex given name.

   “Ramie Dowling, b. 1921”