What does scapular mean?
Definitions for scapular
ˈskæp yə lərscapu·lar
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Princeton's WordNet
scapularnoun
a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
scapular, scapularyadjective
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
scapularadjective
relating to or near the shoulder blade
Wiktionary
scapularnoun
A short cloak, now often with an embroidered image of a saint, worn around the shoulders.
scapularnoun
One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.
scapularadjective
Of or pertaining to the scapula.
Etymology: From scapulare, from scapula. Compare scapulary.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Scapular, Scapularyadjective
Relating or belonging to the shoulders.
Etymology: scapulaire, Fr. from scapula, Lat.
The humours dispersed through the branches of the axillary artery to the scapulary branches. Richard Wiseman, of Ulcers.
The viscera were counterpoised with the weight of the scapular part. William Derham.
Wikipedia
Scapular
The scapular (from Latin scapulae, "shoulders") is a Western Christian garment suspended from the shoulders. There are two types of scapulars, the monastic and devotional scapular, although both forms may simply be referred to as "scapular". As an object of popular piety, it serves to remind the wearers of their commitment to live a Christian life. The "monastic scapular" appeared first, perhaps as early as the 7th century in the Order of Saint Benedict. It is a length of cloth suspended both front and back from the shoulders of the wearer, often reaching to the knees. It may vary in shape, color, size and style. Monastic scapulars originated as aprons worn by medieval monks, and were later extended to habits for members of religious organizations, orders or confraternities. Monastic scapulars now form part of the habit of monks and nuns in many Christian orders.The "devotional scapular" is a much smaller item and evolved from the monastic scapular. These may also be worn by individuals who are not members of a monastic order. The devotional scapular typically consists of two small (usually rectangular) pieces of cloth, wood or laminated paper, a few inches in size, which may bear religious images or text. These are joined by two bands of cloth and the wearer places one square on the chest, rests the bands one on each shoulder and lets the second square drop down the back.In many cases, both forms of the scapular come with a set of promises for the faithful who wear them. Some of the promises are rooted in tradition.
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scapular
A scapular is a long, wide piece of cloth worn over the shoulders by members of various religious orders, originally as part of a monk's or nun's habit. In religious context, it symbolizes devotion or commitment to a particular saint or religious path. Alternatively, in anatomical terms, ‘scapular’ refers to the bone in the upper back and shoulder area, also known as the shoulder blade.
Webster Dictionary
Scapularadjective
of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder
Scapularnoun
one of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back
Scapularnoun
alt. of Scapulary
Etymology: [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary.]
Wikidata
Scapular
The term scapular as used today refers to two specific, yet related, Christian sacramentals, namely the monastic and devotional scapulars, although both forms may simply be referred to as "scapular". The "monastic scapular" appeared first, perhaps as early as the 7th century in the Order of Saint Benedict. It is a somewhat large length of cloth suspended both front and back from the shoulders of the wearer, often reaching to the knees. It may vary in shape, color, size and style. Monastic scapulars originated as aprons worn by medieval monks, and were later extended to habits for members of religious organizations, orders or confraternities. Monastic scapulars now form part of the habit of monks and nuns in many Christian orders. The "devotional scapular" is a much smaller item and evolved from the monastic scapular. These may also be worn by individuals who are not members of a monastic order and the Roman Catholic Church considers them sacramentals. The devotional scapular typically consists of two small pieces of cloth, wood or laminated paper, a few inches in size, which may bear religious images or text. These are joined by two bands of cloth and the wearer places one square on the chest, rests the bands one on each shoulder and lets the second square drop down the back.
Entomology
Scapular
the episternum; q.v.: applied to the scapula.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scapular in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scapular in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- ωμοπλάτηςGreek
- escapularioSpanish
- scaball, scaballachIrish
- slinneanachScottish Gaelic
- szkalperzPolish
- escapularPortuguese
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