This is the 9243rd most frequent German word.
maluku
"Maluku" is not a German word; it refers to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.
In this sentence, 'Maluku' refers to a proper noun specific to the geographic location.
Maluku ist eine Inselgruppe in Indonesien.
Maluku is an archipelago in Indonesia.
Here, 'Maluku' is used as a proper noun indicating the origin of the trade commodity.
Die Muskatnuss war ein wichtiges Handelsgut von Maluku.
Nutmeg was an important trade commodity from Maluku.
In this usage, 'Maluku' refers to the place itself, relevant to the experience described.