pectoral

(pektə rəl)

adjective

  1. of or located in or on the chest or breast
  2. worn on the chest or breast: a bishop's pectoral cross
  3. influenced by or resulting from personal feelings; subjective

Origin: < L pectoralis < pectus (gen. pectoris), breast

noun

  1. something worn on the breast, as an ornamental plate
  2. a pectoral fin or muscle

Origin: ME < MFr < L pectorale

See pectoral in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Relating to or situated in the breast or chest: a pectoral muscle; the pectoral cavity.
  2. Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
  3. Worn on the chest or breast: a pectoral cross.
noun
  1. A muscle or organ of the chest.
  2. A pectoral fin.
  3. A medicine for relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
  4. An ornament or decoration worn on the chest.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Latin pectorālis

Origin: , from pectus, pector-, breast

Origin: . N., sense 4, Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin pectorāle, breastplate

Origin: , from neuter of pectorālis

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