plafond en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /pləˈfɒn(d)/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *pléth₂us Proto-Hellenic *plətús Ancient Greek πλατύς (platús)bor. Vulgar Latin *plattus Old French plat Middle French plat French plat French fond French plafondbor. English plafond Borrowed from French plafond (“ceiling”).
Meanings
- A ceiling, especially one that is ornately decorated.
- A painting or decoration on a ceiling.
- The tibial plafond.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plafonds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
pl plafon (painting or decoration itself) · fi koristeellinen sisäkatto (decorated ceiling) · de Deckenbemalung (painting or decoration itself) · de Plafond (decorated ceiling) · fi kattomaalaus (painting or decoration itself) · pl plafon (decorated ceiling) · de Deckenverzierung (painting or decoration itself) · fi kattokoriste (painting or decoration itself)