Definitions for RATAN
ratan

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rattan, ratannoun

   a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ratannoun

   An Indian cane. Dict.

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1. ratan

   Rattan, also spelled ratan, is the name for roughly 600 species of Old World climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae. The greatest diversity of rattan palm species and genera are in the closed-canopy old-growth tropical forests of Southeast Asia, though they can also be found in other parts of tropical Asia and Africa. Most rattan palms are ecologically considered lianas due to their climbing habits, unlike other palm species. A few species also have tree-like or shrub-like habits.Around 20% of rattan palm species are economically important and are traditionally used in Southeast Asia in producing wickerwork furniture, baskets, canes, woven mats, cordage, and other handicrafts. Rattan canes are one of the world's most valuable non-timber forest products. Some species of rattan also have edible scaly fruit and heart of palm. Despite increasing attempts in the last 30 years at commercial cultivation, almost all rattan products still come from wild-harvested plants. Rattan supplies are now rapidly threatened due to deforestation and overexploitation. Rattan were also historically known as Malacca cane or Manila cane, based on their trade origins, as well as numerous other trade names for individual species.

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1. ratan

   Ratan refers to a type of climbing palm, specifically of the genus Calamus or related genera, native to tropical Asia and noted for its long, slender, flexible stems known as 'rattans', used for making furniture and baskets. The name is often referred to as "rattan" in English. Ratan can also refer to Ratan Tata, an Indian industrialist and former chairman of Tata Group.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Ratannoun

   see Rattan

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ratan

   ra-tan′, n. Same as Rattan.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RATAN in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RATAN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=RATAN
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=RATAN
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratan
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RATAN
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=RATAN