how to pronounce plastron

/plas.tʁɔ̃/

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plastron is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of plastron

noun:

Breastplate (piece of armour).
Plastron (part of a turtle's shell).
Plastron (ornamental front part of a bodice).
Shirt front; the front of a shirt.
Chest pad; chest protection; chestguard.
Plastron.
Breast (front part of certain birds).

plastron frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word plastron occurs in french on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.