pigeon breast

noun

: a deformity of the chest marked by sharp projection of the sternum

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pigeon breast was in 1837

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“Pigeon breast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pigeon%20breast. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

pigeon breast

noun
pi·​geon breast ˈpij-ən- How to pronounce pigeon breast (audio)
: a rachitic deformity of the chest marked by sharp projection of the sternum
pigeon-breasted adjective
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