adj
pectoral
Pectoral (adj) means of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
adj
1
Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
2
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
3
Having the breast conspicuously colored.
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Etymology
All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.
Rhymes for pectoral
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What is the meaning of pectoral?
"pectoral" (adj) means of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
What are the different meanings of pectoral?
"pectoral" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; 3. Having the breast conspicuously colored.