pecten

English

/ˈpɛktɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) The bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
  • (anatomy) The pubic bone.
  • (anatomy) A comb structure.
  • (zoology) One of the genus Pecten of scallops.

Etymology

Derived from Latin pecten (comb, pubis, pubic hair).

Origin

Latin

pecten

Gloss

comb, pubis, pubic hair

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

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