"plaque" meaning in English

See plaque in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /plɑːk/ [UK], /plæk/ [US], /plaːk/ [Australia] Audio: en-au-plaque.ogg [Australia], en-us-plaque.ogg [US] Forms: plaque [singular], plaques [plural]
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  1. A plaque is a piece of flat metal with words on it, and is attached to a building or monument so as to remind people of a person or an event.
    Sense id: simple-plaque-en-noun-7G6qBwit
  2. Plaque is an accumulation of bacteria on teeth that may develop into dental calculus. Synonyms: tartar
    Sense id: simple-plaque-en-noun-g5j-~Jgu
  3. A plaque is a wide patch of abnormal tissue that is distinguishable from its surrounding.
    Sense id: simple-plaque-en-noun-6Mgf8HnO Categories (other): Pathology
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