Rat-tān', n.

n. [Malay. rōtan; Javan. rottang; Fr. ratan, rotan, rotin; Sp. & Pg. rota.] [Written also rotan.]

1. The stem of a plant of the genus Calamus, growing in India, which is without branches, cylindrical, jointed, very tough and strong, and growing to the size of the human wrist, and from fifty to a hundred feet in height. It is used for wicker-work, seats of chairs, walking-sticks, withes and thongs, and the like. The small stems are mainly produced by C. equestris and C. viminalis.
2. A walking-stick made of rattan.