Plano

//ˈpleɪnoʊ// adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of lenses: flat; having no curvature; not serving to correct the vision. not-comparable

    "Plano lenses may be used to protect the eyes from ultraviolet light."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A place in the United States:; A city in Kendall County, Illinois, suburb of Chicago
  2. 2
    A place in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Ashland Township, Morgan County, Indiana.
  3. 3
    A place in the United States:; A city in Appanoose County, Iowa.
  4. 4
    A place in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Greene County, Missouri.
  5. 5
    A place in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Fayette County and Ross County, Ohio.
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  1. 6
    A place in the United States:; A city in Collin County, Texas, suburb of Dallas.

    "The relocation is part of Yum’s broader plans to have just two US headquarters for its restaurants, which also includes Irvine, California-based Taco Bell and Habit Burger. Combining KFC’s offices with Pizza Hut in Plano will “foster greater collaboration among brands and employees,” the company said in a press release."

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"Plano lenses may be used to protect the eyes from ultraviolet light."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish plano (“flat”).

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