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- [plas-truh n]
- /ˈplæs trən/
- /ˈplæ.strɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plas-truh n]
- /ˈplæs trən/
Definitions of plastron word
- noun plastron a piece of plate armor for the upper part of the torso in front. 1
- noun plastron Fencing. a quilted pad worn over part of the torso, for protection. 1
- noun plastron an ornamental front piece of a woman's bodice. 1
- noun plastron the starched front of a shirt. 1
- noun plastron Zoology. the ventral part of the shell of a turtle. 1
- noun plastron the bony plate forming the ventral part of the shell of a tortoise or turtle 0
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Origin of plastron
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Middle French < Italian piastrone, augmentative of piastra metal plate, piaster. See plaster
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Parts of speech for Plastron
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plastron popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
plastron usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plastron
noun plastron
- carapace — A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs.
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