plano
[ pley-noh ]
/ ˈpleɪ noʊ /
adjective
pertaining to eyeglasses that do not contain a curvature for correcting vision defects: plano sunglasses.
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Origin of plano
First recorded in 1945–50; independent use of plano-1
Words nearby plano
Definition for plano (2 of 4)
Plano
[ pley-noh ]
/ ˈpleɪ noʊ /
noun
a town in N Texas.
Definition for plano (3 of 4)
plano-1
a combining form meaning “flat,” “plane,” used in the formation of compound words: planography.
Origin of plano-
1combining form representing Latin plānus level, plānum level ground
Definition for plano (4 of 4)
plano-2
a combining form meaning “moving,” “capable of movement,” used in the formation of compound words: planogamete.
Origin of plano-
2combining form representing Greek plános wandering, roaming. See planet
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British Dictionary definitions for plano
plano-
sometimes before a vowel plan-
combining form
indicating flatness or planenessplano-concave
Word Origin for plano-
from Latin plānus flat, level
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Medical definitions for plano
plano-
pref.
Flat:planocellular.
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