Malacca, Strait of


Ma·lac·ca, Strait of

geographical name \mə-ˈla-kə, -ˈlä-\

Definition of MALACCA, STRAIT OF

channel 500 miles (805 kilometers) long between S Malay Peninsula & island of Sumatra

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