climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes
"The local artisan selected a long stem from the rattan growing in Sri Lanka to craft a durable Malacca cane."
the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes
"The antique shop owner carefully inspected each piece of rattan before weaving them into a new set of outdoor chairs."
Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.
"The ancient furniture piece was crafted from rattan, a sturdy climbing palm native to tropical regions."
To beat with a rattan cane.
"The teacher had to call out several times before he would stop beating him lightly over his knuckles with a rattan cane."
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Rattan, was thrilled when his family finally won the local lottery."