SCAPULAR

scapular

(adjective) relating to or near the shoulder blade

scapular

(noun) a feather covering the shoulder of a bird

scapular, scapulary

(noun) 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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

scapular (plural scapulars)

(Christianity) A short cloak worn around the shoulders, adopted as part of the uniform of various religious orders, later often with an embroidered image of a saint. [from 15th c.]

(ornithology) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

(Christianity) A devotional object, typically consisting of two rectangular pieces of cloth (often with an embroidered image or text) joined with cloth bands and worn with one piece over the chest and one in the back.

Adjective

scapular (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the scapula. [from 18th c.]

Anagrams

• capsular, crapulas

Source: Wiktionary

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Scap"u*lar, a. Etym: [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder Scapular arch (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under pectoral.

– Scapular region, or Scapular tract (Zoöl.), 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. (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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, Scap"u*la*ry, n. Etym: [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.)

Definition: A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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