noun
- plural of scapular: religious garments consisting of two pieces of cloth worn over the shoulders as a sign of devotion
- plural of scapular: feathers covering the shoulder region of a bird’s wing
Usage: religious
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The monks wore brown scapulars as part of their religious habit.
- Many Catholics wear small scapulars under their clothing as a devotional practice.
- The bird’s scapulars were a distinctive reddish-brown color.
- Ornithologists examine the scapulars to help identify different bird species.
- She received blessed scapulars from the priest during the ceremony.
- The hawk’s scapulars were clearly visible when it spread its wings.