'Plica' definitions:
Definition of 'Plica'
From: GCIDE
- Plica \Pli"ca\, 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] Plicate