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Syllabification: (plane)
Pronunciation: /plān/

(also plane tree)
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Definition of plane

noun

  • a tall spreading tree of the northern hemisphere, with maplelike leaves and bark that peels in irregular patches.
    • Genus Platanus, family Platanaceae. See also sycamore

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin platanus, from Greek platanos, from platus 'broad'

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Definition of plane in the British & World English dictionary