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Polish plait

Polish plait noun: a medical condition resulting from deficient hair care in which the uncombed hair becomes irreversibly entangled, forming a matted mass, which can become malodorous and encrusted or sticky.

Noun

Polish plait (plural Polish plaits)

  1. (offensive, possibly) A medical condition resulting from deficient hair care in which the uncombed hair becomes irreversibly entangled, forming a matted mass, which can become malodorous and encrusted or sticky.
    Synonyms:
    plica

Synonyms of Polish plait

Forms of Polish plait

pluralPolish plaits

Origin of Polish plait

From Latin Plica polonica, Plica neuropathica.

Questions about Polish plait

What does Polish plait mean?
Polish plait means a medical condition resulting from deficient hair care in which the uncombed hair becomes irreversibly entangled, forming a matted mass, which can become malodorous and encrusted or sticky.
What part of speech is Polish plait?
Polish plait is a noun.
What is the plural of Polish plait?
The plural of Polish plait is Polish plaits.

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