English Dictionary: plateau | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for plateau | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Plateau \Pla*teau"\, n.; pl. F. {Plateaux} (F. [?]; E. [?]), E. {Plateaus}. [F., fr. OF. platel, properly a little plate. See {Plate}.] 1. A flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table-land. 2. An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver. |