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placid definition

placid (plas′id)

adjective

undisturbed; tranquil; calm; quiet

Etymology: L placidus, akin to placere, to please

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Placid definition

Placid (plas′id)

lake in NE N.Y., in the Adirondacks: resort area: c. 4 mi (6.4 km) long

Etymology: descriptive

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