pectoral cross

pec·to·ral cross

P p

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pek-ter-uh l kraws, kros]
- /ˈpɛk tər əl krɔs, krɒs/
- /ˈpek.tər.əl krɒs/

Definition of pectoral cross words

noun pectoral cross a cross worn on the breast by various prelates, as a designation of office. 1

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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