meaning of plica
1. A disease of the hair (Plica polonica), in which it becomes twisted and matted together. The disease is of Polish origin, and is hence called also Polish plait.
2. A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches.
3. The bend of the wing of a bird.
4. a folded part as a fold of skin or muscle
Related Words
plica | plica vocalis | plicate | plicated | plication | plicatoperipatus | plicatoperipatus jamaicensis | plicature |
