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pectoral

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛkt(ə)r(ə)l/

Translate pectoral | into Italian

Definition of pectoral

adjective

relating to the breast or chest:pectoral development
worn on the chest:a pectoral shield

noun

1 (usually pectorals) a pectoral muscle: an exercise that will help to develop the pectorals is the bench press
a pectoral fin.

2an ornamental breastplate.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'breastplate'): from Latin pectorale 'breastplate', pectoralis 'of the breast', from pectus, pector- 'breast, chest'