scapular

scapular
    adj 1: relating to or near the shoulder blade
    n 1: a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
    2: 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 [syn: {scapular}, {scapulary}]
    

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.
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   2. (Surg.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it,
      or to retain another bandage in place.
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Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. {Scapulary}.]
   Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
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   {Scapular arch} (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under
      {pectoral}.

   {Scapular region}, or {Scapular tract} (Zool.), a definite
      longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of
      the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers
      arise.
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Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, n. (Zool.)
   One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of
   the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.
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