About The Word Scapular
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Scapular
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What's The Definition Of Scapular?
[n] a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
[n] garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit [adj] relating to or near the shoulder blade Synonyms | Synonyms for Scapular: scapulary Related Terms | Find terms related to Scapular: See Also | feather | garment | monastic habit | plumage | plume Scapular In Webster's Dictionary \Scap"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. {Scapulary}.]
Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
{Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under
{pectoral}.
{Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zo["o]l.), a definite
longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of
the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers
arise.
\Scap"u*lar\, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back. \Scap"u*lar\, Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, n. [F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium, scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade.] 1. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons. (b) The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion. --Addis & Arnold. 2. (Surg.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place. |
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