pectoral, thoracic
(adjective) of or relating to the chest or thorax; “pectoral organ”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
thoracic (not comparable)
(anatomy) Of the thorax.
thoracic (plural thoracics)
(zoology) One of a group of fishes having the ventral fins placed beneath the thorax or beneath the pectoral fins.
• trochaic
Source: Wiktionary
Tho*rac"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. thoracique.] (Anat.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the thorax, or chest. Thoracic duct (Anat.), the great trunk of the lymphatic vessels, situated on the ventral side of the vertebral column in the thorax and abdomen. See Illust. of Lacteal.
Tho*rac"ic, n. Etym: [Cf. F. thoracique.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of a group of fishes having the ventral fins placed beneath the thorax or beneath the pectorial fins.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 June 2025
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
