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pectoral

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Adjective

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

Noun

  1. A pectoral fin.
  2. Protective armor for a horse's breast.
  3. A covering or protection for the breast.
  4. A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
  5. A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
  6. An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.
  7. A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.

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