Definition of Pecten
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(n.) A vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous humor within the globe of the eye in birds, and in many reptiles and fishes; -- also called marsupium.
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(n.) The pubic bone.
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(n.) Any species of bivalve mollusks of the genus Pecten, and numerous allied genera (family Pectinidae); a scallop. See Scallop.
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(n.) The comb of a scorpion. See Comb, 4 (b).
Synonyms of Pecten
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Antonyms of Pecten
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