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Pectoral [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Pertaining to the breast; as the pectoral muscles; pectoral medicines.

2. The pectoral fins of a fish are situated on the sides of the fish, behind the gills.

Pectoral [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

2. A sacerdotal habit or vestment worn by the Jewish high priest, called in our version of the Bible, a breastplate.

3. A medicine adapted to cure or relieve complaints of the breast and lungs.

Pectoral [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

Pectoral [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A covering or protecting for the breast.

2. A breastplate, esp. that worn by the Jewish high person.

3. A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.

4. A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.

Pectorally [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

As connected with the breast.