malacca

Definition of Malacca in English :

1. malacca

stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles

2. malacca, malacca cane

a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Malacca

noun

1.

the stem of the rattan palm

2.

a walking stick made from this stem

noun

a state of SW Peninsular Malaysia: rubber plantations. Capital: Malacca. Pop: 635 791 (2000). Area: 1683 sq km (650 sq miles)

1.

state of Malaysia in W Peninsular Malaysia, on the Strait of Malacca: 637 sq mi (1,650 sq km); pop. 583,000

2.

seaport in this state: its capital: pop. 88,000

3.

Strait ofstrait between Sumatra & the Malay Peninsula: c. 500 mi (805 km) long

n.

The stem of a rattan palm, formerly used for making canes and umbrella handles.