PLATEAU

tableland, plateau

(noun) a relatively flat highland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

plateau (plural plateaus or plateaux)

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

A comparatively stable level in something that varies.

(dated) An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

(sports, broadcasting) A notable level of attainment or achievement.

Verb

plateau (third-person singular simple present plateaus, present participle plateauing, simple past and past participle plateaued)

(intransitive) To reach a stable level; to level off.

Source: Wiktionary


Pla*teau", n.; pl. F. Plateaux (F. , E. Plateaus. Etym: [F., fr. OF. platel, properly a little plate. See Plate.]

1. A flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table-land.

2. An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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