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Definition of malacca

malacca

/məˈlæk.ə/
ma · lac · ca
Plural:malaccas
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• noun

1

A historic port city and the capital of the coastal state of the same name in southwestern Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca, renowned as a major spice trade hub and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2

The strong, flexible brown stem of a Southeast Asian rattan palm (especially Calamus scipionum), or a walking stick, cane, or umbrella handle made from this stem.

Example

"The antique collector admired the polished malacca cane with its engraved silver pommel."

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• Rhymes for malacca

• Nearby Words

makrut
malabar spinach
malabo
malacca
malachite
maladapted
maladjusted

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malacca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malacca
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