Found 2 items, similar to plica.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: plica plica n : a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle) [syn: fold] [also: plicae (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Plica Plica \Pli"ca\, 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. (Zo["o]l.) The bend of the wing of a bird. [1913 Webster]