1. Any species of bivalve mollusks of the genus Pecten, and numerous allied genera (family Pectinidae); a scallop 
2. A vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous humour within the globe of the eye in birds, and in many reptiles and fishes

Derived forms: pectens

Encyclopedia: Pecten

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