plama

Plama is a term used in several languages to denote a stain or discoloration. It also serves as a surname and, less commonly, as a place name. The precise meaning depends on language and context, but the core idea is a mark that alters the appearance of a surface.

In Polish, plama literally means a blot or stain on fabric, skin, or other surfaces. It is used in everyday speech and in expressions such as plama krwi (bloodstain) and plama na ubraniu (stain on clothing). In literature and visual arts, plama may describe irregular pigment patterns, blotches, or accidental marks that affect composition or perception.

As a proper noun, plama may occur as a surname or as a geographic name in some communities; its use as a place name is not widespread but has been observed in certain regions. The word is therefore encountered both in ordinary language and in onomastic contexts, where it functions as a label rather than a concept.

Etymology and cognates: Plama has cognates in several Slavic languages, reflecting a shared concept of discoloration or blemish. The term is generally related to the semantic field of staining and marking rather than to color itself, and it often emerges in discussions of surfaces, fabrics, and visual appearance.

See also: stain, blot, discoloration, stain remover.