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plafond Definition

pla·fond (plȧ fōn)

noun

  1. a decorated ceiling
  2. a painted or carved design on a ceiling

Etymology: Fr, ceiling, earlier platfond < plat, flat (< VL *plattus < Gr platys: see platy-) + fond, background < L fundus, bottom

plafond Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • tibial: During weight-bearing, 80 to 90 % of the load is transmitted through the tibial plafond to the dome of the talus.

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