platy

English

/ˈpleɪti/, /ˈplæti/

adj
Definitions
  • Resembling plates.
  • (heraldry) Of a field semy of plates.
  • (geology) Composed of thin plate-like pieces of rock or mineral.

Etymology

Affix from English plate (slang for vinyl record).

Origin

English

plate

Gloss

slang for vinyl record

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