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scapular

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scap·u·lar  (skpy-lr)
n.
1. A monk's sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders and sometimes has a cowl.
2. A badge worn by affiliates of certain religious orders, consisting of two pieces of cloth joined by shoulder bands and worn under the clothing on the chest and back.
3. One of the feathers covering the shoulder of a bird.
adj. Anatomy also scap·u·lar·y (-lr)
Of or relating to the shoulder or scapula.

[Middle English scapulare, from Late Latin scapulre, from neuter of scapulris, pertaining to the shoulders or scapulae, from scapula, shoulder; see scapula.]

scapular
Adjective
Anat of the scapula
Noun
a loose sleeveless garment worn by monks over their habits
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.scapularscapular - a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
feather, plumage, plume - the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
2.scapular - 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
garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
monastic habit - a long loose habit worn by monks in a monastery
Adj.1.scapular - relating to or near the shoulder blade


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