Definitions for pecten
ˈpɛk tən; -təˌnizpecten

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pectennoun

   The bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.

2. pectennoun

   The pubic bone.

3. pectennoun

   A genus of bivalve molluscs.

4. Etymology: From pecten.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pectennoun

   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

2. Pectennoun

   the pubic bone

3. Pectennoun

   any species of bivalve mollusks of the genus Pecten, and numerous allied genera (family Pectinidae); a scallop. See Scallop

4. Pectennoun

   the comb of a scorpion. See Comb, 4 (b)

5. Etymology: [L. pecten, -inis, a comb, a kind of shellfish. See Pectinate.]

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1. Pecten

   Pectines are comb-like structures, widely found in the biological world. They occur, for example, on the underside of scorpions, where they are used as sense organs. In ducks they are placed on the sides of the bill and serve both as food-strainer and as a comb for preening. The avian eye also contains a structure called a pecten oculi, which is a comb-like projection of the retina. It is thought to enhance nutrition for the cells of the retina. Whales have a similar comb-like structure called baleen. "Pectinate" means supplied with a comb-like structure and is reflected in numerous specific names as "pectinata", "pectinatus" or "pectinatum".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pecten

   pek′ten, n. a genus of molluscs, one species of which is the scallop—so called from the valves having ribs radiating from the umbo to the margin like a comb: a membrane on the eyes of birds.—adjs. Pectinā′ceous, like the scallops; Pec′tinal, of a comb: comb-like: having bones like the teeth of a comb; Pec′tināte, -d, having teeth like a comb: resembling the teeth of a comb.—adv. Pec′tinātely.—n. Pectinā′tion, the state of being pectinated—adjs. Pectinē′al, having a comb-like crest; Pec′tinibranchiate, having comb-like gills; Pec′tiniform, comb-like. [L. pecten, a comb.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pecten

   A genus of scallops in the family PECTINIDAE, class BIVALVIA. The shell is usually radially ribbed.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pecten

   a comb: in Hymenoptera, rigid, incurred setae on the basal parts of maxilla and labium: the rows of spines on the feet of pollen-gathering bees: any series of bristles arranged like a comb: in mosquito larvae the comb-like teeth on the breathing tube.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pecten in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pecten in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pecten
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecten
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pecten
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pecten
5. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=pecten