| n. | 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 |
| 2. | (Bot.) A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches. | |
| 3. | (Zool.) The bend of the wing of a bird. |
| Noun | 1. | plica - a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle) Synonyms: fold |