Malacca

UK: /məˈlækə/ US: (mə lak′ə, -lä′kə)

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Ma•lac•ca  (mə lak′ə, -lä′kə), n. 

1. Place Names a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula: formerly a part of the British Straits Settlements and of the Federation of Malaya. 404,125;
   640 sq. mi. (1658 sq. km).
2. Place Names a seaport in and the capital of this state. 87,160.
3. Place Names Strait of, a strait between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. 35–185 mi. (56–298 km) wide.

Also, Melaka (for defs. 1, 2). Ma•lac′can, adj., n. 

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Malacca, Melaka / məˈlækə/ noun

1. a state of SW Peninsular Malaysia: rubber plantations. Capital: Malacca. Pop: 635 791 (2000). Area: 1683 sq km (650 sq miles)

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malacca, malacca cane / məˈlækə/ noun

1. the stem of the rattan palm
2. a walking stick made from this stem