platy

/ˈpleɪti/ · adjective

Meaning

Resembling plates.
Of a field semy of plates.
Composed of thin plate-like pieces of rock or mineral.
Any of two species (and hybrids) of tropical fish of the genus Xiphophorus (which also includes the swordtails).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

platypoecilus maculatus(English)platey(English)platé(English)platelike(English)platterlike(English)planelike(English)planate(English)platyconic(English)prismatic(English)mica(English)aggregates(English)crystals(English)

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Sources

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