Malabar
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- proper noun
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Malabar
- I stayed on at the Lake Palace for three more nights, then went off to Kerala to see the famous Chinese fishing nets and stayed in the Malabar Hotel, where they swam in the pool and had late suppers served on white linen by the bay.
- the Malabar coast
Examples
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M. M. Thomas, a layperson from the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, was elected as chair, and Metropolitan Meliton of the Ecumenical Patriarchate was the other vice-chair.
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The remains of Muziris, an ancient Tamil port on the Malabar Coast of southern India, have been uncovered, and a team of international archaeologists is currently excavating there.
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The Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Churches in India, and I think the Latin Church in India uses the RSV-CE for English readings.
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We celebrate the Mass in five rites (Latin, Malabar, Malankara, Maronite, and Coptic) and in 12 different languages.
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It might come as a surprise to your readers that the most famous Dakhma in India sits on the priciest land in Mumbai (and by extension, in India) - atop Malabar Hill in South Mumbai.
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The spice markets in Malabar are full of vibrant colors and rich aromas.
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Many tourists visit Malabar to experience its unique cuisine and cultural heritage.
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The coastal beauty of Malabar attracts travelers seeking adventure and culinary delights.
Compounds
- Specialized
A reddish or black sticky substance from some tropical trees used to make medicine and treat leather
Surface Forms
Etymology
Malabar names a coastal region of southern India and likely comes from local words such as mala or malai meaning 'hill', because the coast lies beneath a range of mountains. So Malabar refers to that specific region known for its spices and culture.