platy

adjective

ˈplā-tē 

: resembling a plate

also : consisting of plates or flaky layers

—used chiefly of soil or mineral formations

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for platy

• eighty
• kati
• katy
• slaty
• weighty

Kids Definition

platy

noun

ˈplat-ē

plural platy or platys or platies

: either of two small freshwater fish that are often kept in tropical aquariums and are noted for their varied and brilliant colors