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plastron

/plæstrɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does plastron mean?

noun

A breastplate or a protective plate, especially one worn by a knight. In anatomy, the plastron is the lower part of the shell of a turtle.

Example

"The knight wore a suit of armor, including a plastron to protect his chest."

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