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
scapulary (plural scapularies)
(zoology) scapular
A form of brace or suspender for keeping a belt or body bandage in place; it is made of a broad roller bandage split half way, the undivided part being in front, the divided ends passing over the shoulders and down the back.
scapulary (not comparable)
scapular
• capsulary
Source: Wiktionary
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.
Scap"u*la*ry, a.
Definition: Same as Scapular, a.
Scap"u*la*ry, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 January 2025
(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”
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