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plano

[ pley-noh ]
/ ˈpleɪ noʊ /
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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

Other definitions for plano (2 of 4)

Plano
[ pley-noh ]
/ ˈpleɪ noʊ /

noun
a town in N Texas.

Other definitions for plano (3 of 4)

plano-1

a combining form meaning “flat,” “plane,” used in the formation of compound words: planography.
Also plani-; especially before a vowel, plan-.

Origin of plano-

1
Combining form representing Latin plānus level, plānum level ground

Other definitions 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-

2
Combining 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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