Malacca
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ə, -ˈlɑ noun
1.
a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula: formerly a part of the British Straits Settlements and of the Federation of Malaya. 640 sq. mi. (1658 sq. km).
2.
a seaport in and the capital of this state.
3.
a strait between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. 35–185 miles (56–298 km) wide.
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malacca or malacca cane (məˈlækə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the stem of the rattan palm |
| 2. | a walking stick made from this stem |
| malacca cane or malacca cane | |
| —n | |
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| Malacca or Melaka (məˈlækə) | |
| —n | |
| a state of SW Peninsular Malaysia: rubber plantations. Capital: Malacca. Pop: 635 791 (2000). Area: 1683 sq km (650 sq miles) | |
| Melaka or Melaka | |
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