pecten en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛktən/
- /ˈpɛktɪn/
Etymology
From Latin pecten (“comb”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) The bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
- The pubic bone.
- A comb structure.
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(abbreviation, alt-of) Short for pecten oculi
alt of pecten oculi
- One of the genus Pecten of scallops.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pectens | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pectines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |