Definition of "platy" []

• Designating soil or minerals occurring in flaky layers. (adjective)
• Any of several small freshwater live-bearing fishes of the genus Xiphophorus of southern North America popular in aquariums for their bright and variable colors. Also called platyfish. (noun)

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• "A live-bearer, it is closely related to the southern platyfish or "platy" (X. maculatus) and can interbreed with it."
• "Eg How badly do Lampard and Essien have to platy before McEachran and Ramires get a shot in their place or how about trying Boswinga on the wing ahead of Ivanovic or even Bruma in a 4-4-2."
• "The platy family proved to be excellent hosts, and the travelers spent the most relaxing evening and night in days luxuriating in their hospitality."