I. ˈplād.ē, -ātē, -i adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: plate (I) + -y
: like a plate : consisting of plates or flaky layers — used chiefly of soil or mineral formations
II. ˈplad.ē, -atē, -i noun
( plural platy or platys or platies )
Etymology: from platy- (in New Latin Platypoecilus )
: a member of a genus ( Platypoecilus ) of small stockily built fishes that are native to southern Mexico, are highly favored for the tropical aquarium, and are notably variable in captivity ranging from the grayish or olive wild type stock through brilliant color variants and modified forms all of which are usually regarded as varieties of a single species ( P. maculatus )