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malacca

Pronunciation: /məˈlakə/
Definition of malacca

noun

[mass noun]
  • brown cane that is used for walking sticks and umbrella handles: [as modifier]:a malacca cane
    • The cane is obtained from a Malaysian climbing palm (Calamus scipionum, family Palmae)
  • [count noun] a walking stick of malacca cane.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the place name Malacca

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Definition of malacca in the US English dictionary
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