scapular
Noun · AdjectiveOpen English WordNet
Noun (2)
- a feather covering the shoulder of a birdType of plume, plumage
- garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habitSynonyms: scapularyType of garmentPart of monastic habit
Adjective (1)
- relating to or near the shoulder bladeRelating to scapula
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Origin: Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary.
Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
Scapular arch Anatomy, the pectoral arch. See under pectoral. — Scapular region, or Scapular tract Zoology, a definite longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers arise.
Zoology One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.
Origin: F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium, scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade.
1. Roman Catholic Church (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. William E., and Arnold, Thomas. Addis
2. Surgery A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54