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pectoral

/pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  7. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
  8. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
  9. Having the breast conspicuously colored.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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