English to English Dictionary

Malacca

A state in Malaysia located on the southwestern coast of the Malay Peninsula, known for its historical significance and cultural heritage.

Maladaptation

A failure to adjust properly to an environment or situation, resulting in negative consequences.

Maladjustment

A failure to adjust properly to social or environmental conditions.

Maladroit

Moving or acting with a lack of physical dexterity, grace, or coordination; clumsy.

Malady

A disease or ailment.

Malagueta pepper

A small, highly pungent variety of chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens) widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine.

Malapropism

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an unintentionally amusing effect.

Malapropist

A person who habitually or humorously misuses words, especially by substituting words that sound similar but have different, often ludicrous, meanings.

Malaria

A serious disease caused by parasites transmitted by the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, characterized by periodic attacks of chills, fever, and sweating.

Malay Archipelago

A group of islands located in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei.

Malay Peninsula

A large peninsula located in Southeast Asia, bordered by the Andaman Sea to the northwest, the South China Sea to the east, and the Strait of Malacca to the south.

Malaya

A historical region in Southeast Asia, primarily located on the Malay Peninsula and surrounding islands.