plano-

combining form

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plano

adjective

pla·no ˈplā-(ˌ)nō

: having a flat surface

a plano lens

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Plano

geographical name

Pla·no ˈplā-(ˌ)nō

city in northeastern Texas north of Dallas population 259,841

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