‖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 ]

{ } a. [ L. plicatus, p. p. of plicare to fold. ] Plaited; folded like a fan; as, a plicate leaf. -- Pli"cate*ly adv. [1913 Webster]

n. A folding or fold; a plait. Richardson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. plicatura, fr. plicare to fold. ] A fold; a doubling; a plication. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]