PLATEAUX

PLATEAU

tableland, plateau

(noun) a relatively flat highland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

plateaux

plural of plateau

Source: Wiktionary


PLATEAU

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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