scapular
|scap-u-lar|
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/ˈskæpjələr/
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/ˈskæpjʊlər/
shoulder covering
Etymology
'scapular' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'scapula,' where 'scapula' meant 'shoulder blade.'
'scapula' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'scapulare,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scapular.'
Initially, it meant 'shoulder blade,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a garment or bandage covering the shoulders.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short cloak covering the shoulders, often worn as a religious garment.
The monk wore a brown scapular over his robe.
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Noun 2
a bandage passing over and around the shoulders, used in the treatment of fractures of the clavicle.
The doctor applied a scapular bandage to support the broken clavicle.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 08:10