scapular

/ˈskæpjələr/
/ˈskæpjələ/
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Other forms: scapulars

Definitions of scapular
  1. 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
    synonyms: scapulary
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    type of:
    garment
    an article of clothing
  2. noun
    a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
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    type of:
    feather, plumage, plume
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
  3. adjective
    relating to or near the shoulder blade
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