Malabar can refer to a geographical region in southwestern India known for its rich history of spice trade and unique culture, the inhabitants of this region, or a range of things named after it, such as the Malabar Coast, the Malabar naval exercise, the Malabar grouper fish, or the Malabar pepper and Malabar spinach plants. The term's meaning depends on the context, which could include geography, people, specific organisms, or military drills.