PLICA

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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.

2.
n.

A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches.

3.
n.

The bend of the wing of a bird.