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pektorał

//pɛkˈtɔ.raw//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    pectoral, pectoral cross (cross that is worn on the chest, usually suspended from the neck by a cord or chain)
  2. 2.
    breastplate (embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel)
  3. 3.
    datedpocket watch, pendant watch (small, decorative watch on a chain, formerly worn in a breast pocket in the 17th century)

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin pectorālis.

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