malacca

/məˈlɑkə/
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Other forms: malaccas

Definitions of malacca
  1. noun
    stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
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    type of:
    cane
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  2. noun
    a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm
    synonyms: malacca cane
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    type of:
    cane
    a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
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