Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "pectoral" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antepectoral clavipectoral coracopectoral deltopectoral genupectoral interpectoral lateral pectoral nerve neopectoral pec pectoral angina pectoral arch pectoral cross pectoral fin pectoral girdle pectoral muscle pectoral quail pectoral rail pectoral sandpiper pectoral theology pectorally prepectoral retropectoral subpectoral

Context

ecclesiastical zoology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

adornment skeletal muscle striated muscle

Type Of (IsA)

adornment skeletal muscle

Part Of

thorax

Related Terms

Pectoral in the Encyclopædia Britannica (11th edition, 1911)

Related Terms

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