poitrine — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
poitrine is used for these senses in English:
- breast (anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
- breast (anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
- breast The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
- breast The ventral portion of an animal’s thorax.
- breast A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.
- brisket The chest of an animal.
- brisket A cut of meat taken from the chest, especially from the section under the first five ribs.
- chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
breast — full definition
- noun Either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.
- noun The chest area of a person or animal.
- noun A cut of meat from the chest of poultry or other animals.