ETYM Old Eng. straw, stre, stree, AS. streáw, from the root of Eng. strew; akin to OFries. strę, Dutch stroo, German stroh, Old High Germ. strô, Icel. strâ, Dan. straa, Swed. stra. Related to Strew.
Used for e.g. baskets and hats or as fodder.

Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw colored.

To cover or provide with or as if with straw