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plataan — meaning in English

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English meaning

plane noun An aircraft; an airplane.
sycamore noun A North American shade tree with mottled, flaking bark, or a related large maple grown in Europe.

Senses

plataan is used for these senses in English:

plane (countable) A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.
sycamore (US) Any of several North American plane trees, of the genus Platanus, especially Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore), distinguished by its mottled bark which flakes off in large irregular masses.

plane — full definition

noun An aircraft; an airplane.
noun A completely flat surface, especially in mathematics or physics.
noun A tool used to shave thin layers off wood to smooth or shape it.
adj Completely flat or level.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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