pectoral
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- (GA) IPA: /pɛkˈtɔɹəl/
pectoral (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
- the pectoral muscles
- 1985, Stephen Marley, Managra, p 14:
- Clad in red robes and a gold pectoral cross, Agostini finally lowered his gaze as he crossed the marble floor.
- Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
- 1852, Theophilus Thompson, Annals of Influenza Or Epidemic Catarrhal Fever in Great Britain from 1510 to 1837 (page 107)
- But, in general, a few days' confinement, abstinence from flesh meat, and frequent sippings of some tepid pectoral drink, sufficed for the cure.
- 1852, Theophilus Thompson, Annals of Influenza Or Epidemic Catarrhal Fever in Great Britain from 1510 to 1837 (page 107)
- (zoology) Having the breast conspicuously colored.
- the pectoral sandpiper
pectoral (plural pectorals)
- A pectoral fin.
- Protective armor for a horse's breast.
- 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 30:
- The Poitrinal, Pectoral, or Breast Plate was formed of plates of metal rivetted together, which covered the breast and shoulders of the horse, it was commonly adorned with foliage, or other ornaments engraved or embossed.
- 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 30:
- A covering or protection for the breast.
- A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
- (ecclesiastical) A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
- A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
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