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Definition of Scapular

1. Adjective. Relating to or near the shoulder blade.

2. Noun. A feather covering the shoulder of a bird.

3. 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.

Definition of Scapular

1. a. Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.

2. n. One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

3. n. A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons.

Definition of Scapular

1. Noun. (Christianity) A short cloak, now often with an embroidered image of a saint, worn around the shoulders. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹

2. Noun. (Christianity) A cloth talisman, usually with an embroidered image of a saint, worn around the neck. ¹

3. Noun. (zoology) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back. ¹

4. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the scapula. (defdate from 18th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scapular

1. a sleeveless outer garment worn by monks [n -S]

Medical Definition of Scapular

1. Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder Scapular arch, a definite longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers arise. Origin: Cf. F. Scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary. One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scapular

scaping scapolite scapolites scapose scapple scappled scapples scappling scaps scapula

scapula alata scapulae scapulalgia scapulalgias scapular (current term) scapular line scapular notch scapular reflex scapular region scapularies

scapulars scapulary scapulas scapulectomy scapulet scapulets scapulimancy scapulo- scapuloclavicular

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