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scapular |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, n. [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.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it or to retain another bandage in place From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire Cf {Scapulary}.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. {Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under {pectoral}. {Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zo["o]l.), a definite longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers arise. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: scapular adj : relating to or near the shoulder blade n 1: a feather covering the shoulder of a bird 2: a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit [syn: {scapulary}]
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