pectoral
/ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/ · adj
Meaning
- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
- Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
- Having the breast conspicuously colored.
- A pectoral fin.
- Protective armor for a horse's breast.
- A covering or protection for the breast.
- A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
- A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
- An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.
- A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
Etymology / origin
All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.
- pectorālis(la)→
- pectoral (English)
- Relations: der
Related words
Descendant words
- pektorala(Ido) (bor)
- pektoro(Ido) (bor)
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