meaning of pectoral
1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles.
2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as, a pectoral remedy.
3. Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the pectoral sandpiper.
4. A covering or protecting for the breast.
5. A breastplate, esp. that worn by the Jewish high person.
6. A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
7. A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
8. an adornment worn on the chest or breast
Related Words
pectoral | pectoral arch | pectoral fin | pectoral girdle | pectoral medallion | pectoral muscle | pectoral sandpiper | pectoral vein | pectoralis | pectoralis major | pectoralis minor | pectorally |
