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Malacca Common

Malacca has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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

2

the third smallest Malaysian state; located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula

3

a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm

Proper Noun
1

State in western Malaysia.

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
cane

Origin

The name comes from the Malay word Melaka, likely referring to a type of tree native to the region. It was originally used to describe this local flora before becoming associated with the place itself.

Rhyming Words
cca acca ucca decca zucca mecca nicca ricca sicca bocca mocca rocca socca bucca lucca pucca yucca becca yacca tacca
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