01 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 call…
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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.(Med.) Also: Polish plait
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A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches.(Bot.)
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The bend of the wing of a bird.(Zool.)