scapular

Definitions


[ˈskapjʊlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to the shoulder or shoulder blade


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Origin:
late 15th century (in scapular): from late Latin scapulare, from scapula ‘shoulder’. The adjective (late 17th century) and the later senses of the noun are from scapula + -ar


[ˈskapjʊlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short monastic cloak covering the shoulders

- a bandage passing over and around the shoulders

- a scapular feather


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (in scapular): from late Latin scapulare, from scapula ‘shoulder’. The adjective (late 17th century) and the later senses of the noun are from scapula + -ar




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