1. Stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
   "The antique walking stick was made from polished malacca"
    
2. A cane made from the stem of a rattan palm
   "The gentleman walked with a distinguished air, tapping his malacca cane on the pavement";
   - malacca cane

1. A state in southern Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula, historically important as a major trading port
   "Malacca was once one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia"

Derived forms: malaccas

Type of: cane, Malaysian state

Part of: Calamus rotang, Malaya, Peninsular Malaysia, rattan, rattan palm, West Malaysia

Encyclopedia: Malacca, Malaysia