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Plica

Noun

1. A fold or pleat, especially one of the folds of tissue in the human body.

Example sentence: The doctor detected a plica in the patient's knee during the examination.

Noun

2. (Anatomy) A synovial fold found in certain joints, such as the knee or elbow, that can sometimes cause pain or discomfort.

Example sentence: The athlete experienced pain in his knee due to a plica that had become irritated during the game.

Noun

3. (Botany) One of the longitudinal ridges or folds seen in the surface of certain fruits.

Example sentence: The plica on the surface of the apple gave it a unique texture and appearance.

Adjective

4. (Archaeology) Pertaining to a folded or pleated construction, often used to describe certain styles of pottery or fabric.

Example sentence: The archaeologists discovered a beautifully decorated ceramic vase with plica patterns.

Adjective

5. (Local) Used in local slang or dialect, referring to something popular or trendy.

Example sentence: The new dance move is so plica among the young crowd, everyone is trying to learn it.