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pigeon-breasted

pigeon-breasted

9.9
Having a chest with the breastbone sticking out because of a bone problem
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɪdʒənˌbrɛstɪd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : pecho de paloma
  • The child was described as pigeon-breasted due to the protruding shape of his chest.

Examples

  • Treatment was recommended for the patient’s pigeon-breasted deformity.

  • Some cases of pigeon-breasted appearance resolve with proper nutrition and care.

  • He is pigeon-breasted.

  • Look at that pigeon-breasted child!

  • The doctor noted that the child's pigeon-breasted shape was likely due to nutritional deficiencies.

  • After the diagnosis, the parents learned that their pigeon-breasted son required special exercises and diet.

  • His pigeon-breasted figure drew concern from his teachers, who suggested a health evaluation.

Synonyms

chicken-breasted
vspigeon-breasted
  • Archaic
9.9

A chest where the breastbone sticks out

is broader, covering protruding chest from rickets or other bone disorders

Surface Forms

pigeon-breasted positive

Morphology

pigeon-breasted = pigeon + breast (transparent) = pigeon + breast + ed

Formed from 'pigeon' + 'breast' with the adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having a breast like a pigeon', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Pigeon-breasted comes from the bird pigeon and the word breast meaning 'chest'. It paints a clear image: a chest that 'sticks out' like a pigeon's, so it describes someone whose breastbone projects forward.