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Scapular (Noun)

Meaning 1

A feather covering the shoulder of a bird.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The scapular feathers of the owl blend in with its mottled plumage, helping it to camouflage in the trees.
  • The bird's vibrant scapular patches stood out against its duller breast feathers.
  • In some bird species, the scapular feathers are highly ornamented, serving as a visual signal to potential mates.
  • The scapular of the golden pheasant shines with a metallic sheen, catching the light as it moves.
  • After molting, the bird's new scapular feathers were a deeper shade of brown than before, indicating its increasing age.

Hypernyms

  • Plume
  • Plumage

Meaning 2

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Scapulary
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