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a cross worn on the breast by various prelates, as a designation of office.[1720-30]
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Pectoral cross — Pectoral Pec to*ral (p[e^]k t[ o]*ral), a. [L. pectoralis, fr. pectus, oris the breast; cf. F. pectoral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pectoral cross — Gold pectoral cross from Italy or subalpine regions, late 6th century–7th century A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, of the chest ) is a cross, usually relatively large, suspended from the neck by a cord or chain that… … Wikipedia
pectoral cross — noun Date: circa 1735 a cross worn on the breast especially by a prelate … New Collegiate Dictionary
pectoral cross — This term (from the Latin pectus, meaning chest or breast ) refers to a cross suspended by a cord or chain around the neck and worn by prelates as a symbol of their office … Glossary of theological terms
pectoral cross — noun : a cross worn on the breast by various ecclesiastics as a mark of office … Useful english dictionary
Pectoral — Pec to*ral (p[e^]k t[ o]*ral), a. [L. pectoralis, fr. pectus, oris the breast; cf. F. pectoral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pectoral arch — Pectoral Pec to*ral (p[e^]k t[ o]*ral), a. [L. pectoralis, fr. pectus, oris the breast; cf. F. pectoral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pectoral fins — Pectoral Pec to*ral (p[e^]k t[ o]*ral), a. [L. pectoralis, fr. pectus, oris the breast; cf. F. pectoral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pectoral girdle — Pectoral Pec to*ral (p[e^]k t[ o]*ral), a. [L. pectoralis, fr. pectus, oris the breast; cf. F. pectoral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pectoral rail — Pectoral Pec to*ral (p[e^]k t[ o]*ral), a. [L. pectoralis, fr. pectus, oris the breast; cf. F. pectoral.] 1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest; as, the pectoral muscles. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
