pectoral
/pɛkˈtoɹəl/ noun C2- A pectoral fin.
- Protective armor for a horse's breast.
- 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.
Plural pectorals
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