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
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.