‖n. [ LL., a fold, fr. L. plicare to fold. See Ply, v. ] 1. (Med.) 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. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Zool.) The bend of the wing of a bird. [ 1913 Webster ]
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