pectoral
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pectoral
- /ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/
- /pɛkˈtoɹəl/ US
Where it comes from
All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest. the pectoral muscles
- Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs. But, in general, a few days' confinement, abstinence from flesh meat, and frequent sippings of some tepid pectoral drink, sufficed for the cure.
- Having the breast conspicuously colored. the pectoral sandpiper
noun pectorals
- A pectoral fin.
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Protective armor for a horse's breast.
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.
Similar: poitrel
- 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.
Translations
Talk about this word "pectoral." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/pectoral. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. pectoral. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/pectoral "pectoral." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pectoral.Cite this
@misc{pectoral_2026,
title = {pectoral},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pectoral},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
