pigeon breast

noun

Pathology.

1. chicken breast.

pigeon breast

noun

1. Also called: chicken breast. a deformity of the chest characterized by an abnormal protrusion of the breastbone, caused by rickets or by obstructed breathing during infancy

Other Word Forms

• pigeon-breasted adjective
• pigeon-breastedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon breast¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Where to eat Costes has had its Michelin star since 2010, and its signature dish—pigeon breast, served rare, with mixed beets and a sauce including Ethiopian coffee—still wins kudos.

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Place a pigeon breast on top and serve with any oily, meaty juices from the resting plate.

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Try the wood pigeon breasts with curried brussels sprout puree and stuffing.

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Sad for Galbraith, sad for all his victims, who lost so much, and saddest of all for the poor pigeons, gassed to death or slaughtered to make "delicious" smoked pigeon breast.

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On board: old-meets-new British dishes like smoked pigeon breast with pickled walnuts and a range of eccentric characters in tweeds.

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