Plateaus

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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     2. An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
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