pigeon breast

noun

, Pathology.

1. chicken breast.

pigeon breast

noun

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

Other Words From

• pigeon-breasted adjective
• pigeon-breasted·ness 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.

From Wall Street Journal

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

From The Guardian

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

From The Guardian

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.

From New York Times

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

From New York Times