malacca
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of cane: A walking stick or cane traditionally made from the stem of a specific rattan palm (Calamus scipionum), known for its durability and distinctive jointed appearance. 2. The plant material: The stem of the rattan palm itself, used as a material for making canes, umbrella handles, and furniture.
Usage Examples
- As a cane:
- The elderly gentleman leaned on his polished malacca as he walked.
- In historical portraits, officers were often depicted with a malacca cane.
- As a material:
- The umbrella's handle was crafted from fine malacca.
- This chair uses malacca for its woven seat.
Advanced Usage
- "Malacca cane": This is a common compound term specifying the object made from the material. While "malacca" alone can mean the cane, "malacca cane" is often used for clarity.
- He collected antique walking sticks, with a particular interest in malacca canes.
Variants and Related Words
- Rattan: The general term for the climbing palms whose stems are used to make furniture and baskets. Malacca is a specific type of rattan stem.
- Cane: A general term for a walking stick or the material from certain plants like bamboo or rattan.
Synonyms
- Walking stick (when referring to the object).
- Rattan (when referring to the plant material, though this is a broader category).
Notes on Meaning
The word "malacca" is primarily a material noun (the stem) or a count noun (the cane made from that stem). It originates from the name of the Malacca (or Melaka) region in Malaysia, a historical center for the trade of this rattan.
Noun
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a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm
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stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
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