scapular

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.

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

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scapular [ˈskæpjʊlə]

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy of or relating to the scapula

n

1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) part of the monastic habit worn by members of many Christian, esp Roman Catholic, religious orders, consisting of a piece of woollen cloth worn over the shoulders, and hanging down in front and behind to the ankles

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) two small rectangular pieces of woollen cloth joined by tapes passing over the shoulders and worn under secular clothes in token of affiliation to a religious order

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any of the small feathers that are attached to the humerus of a bird and lie along the shoulder Also called (for senses 2, 3) scapulary

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scapular - 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 scapulary 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

Translations

scapular [ˈskæpjʊləʳ] ADJ & N → escapulario m