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Meaning of SCAPULAR

Pronunciation:  'skapyulur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
  2. [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
  3. [adj]  relating to or near the shoulder blade
 
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 Synonyms: scapulary
 
 See Also: feather, garment, monastic habit, plumage, plume

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \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.
    
  2. \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.
    
  3. \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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