'Scapular' definitions:
Definition of 'scapular'
From: WordNet
adjective
Relating to or near the shoulder blade
noun
A feather covering the shoulder of a bird
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 [syn: scapular, scapulary]
Definition of 'Scapular'
From: GCIDE
- Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Scapular'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster] Scapular
Definition of 'Scapular'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Surg.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place. [1913 Webster]