pectoral
/pɛkˈtɔɹəl/
noun
- 1
A pectoral fin.
- 2
Protective armor for a horse's breast.
- 3
A covering or protection for the breast.
- 4
A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
- 5
A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
- 6
A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
adjective
- 1
Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
“the pectoral muscles”
- 2
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
- 3
Having the breast conspicuously colored.
“the pectoral sandpiper”
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