pectoral

Meanings

Plural: pectorals

Noun

either of two large muscles of the chest
an adornment worn on the chest or breast
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.

Adjective

of or relating to the chest or thorax
- "pectoral organ"

Adj

Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
Having the breast conspicuously colored.

Origin / Etymology

All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.

Synonyms

musculus pectoralis, pecs, pectoral medallion, pectoral muscle, pectoralis, poitrel, thoracic

Scrabble Score: 12

pectoral is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pectoral is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pectoral is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pectoral is a valid Words With Friends word