pectoral
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin pectorālis.
Adjective [edit]
pectoral (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, 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.
- 1985, Stephen Marley, Managra, p 14:
- Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as, a pectoral remedy.
- (zoology) Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the pectoral sandpiper.
Translations [edit]
Of or pertaining to the breast
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Noun [edit]
pectoral (plural pectorals)
- 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 protecting for the breast.
- (ecclesiastical) A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high person.
- (ecclesiastical) A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
- A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
Derived terms [edit]
See also [edit]
Pectoral on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
pectoral in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.
Spanish [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin pectorālis.
Adjective [edit]
pectoral m and f (plural pectorales)
