What is another word for scapular?

Pronunciation: [skˈapjʊlə] (IPA)

Scapular is a term used to describe a garment that covers the shoulders and back, often worn as a religious symbol or a medical brace. Some synonyms for scapular include shoulder cap, mantle, stole, and yoke. Other similar terms that have a more specific meaning include labarum, which is a military standard carried by Roman armies, and pallium, which is a narrow band of cloth worn over the shoulders by religious leaders. The term shawl can also refer to a garment worn over the shoulders, although it is typically made of a softer material and used more for warmth than as a religious or medical symbol.

What are the hypernyms for Scapular?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Scapular?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Scapular

A second volume that shows the investigator deep in another mystery, even more intricate and puzzling than this, is entitled "Ashton-Kirk and the Scarlet scapular."
"Ashton-Kirk, Investigator"
John T. McIntyre
She returned with a scapular round her neck, a rosary about her waist, and a Pope's medal in her hand.
"Muslin"
George Moore
"No, for he was not in his scapular; he had his cowl on.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans

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