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plain

One entry found.

Main Entry: ¹plain

Function: adjective

Language: English

1 simple, unadorned : liso, sencillo, sin adornos
2 clear : claro <in plain language : en palabras claras>
3 frank : franco, puro <the plain truth : la pura verdad>
4 homely : ordinario, poco atractivo
5 in plain sight : a la vista de todos

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