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scapulars

/ˈskæpjələrz/ /ˈskæpjələs/

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Schulterkleider, Skapuliere

A short cloak worn around the shoulders, adopted as part of the uniform of various religious orders, later often with an embroidered image of a saint.

Examples :

"During the monastery tour, we saw monks wearing brown scapulars over their robes, each embroidered with a small image of Saint Benedict. "

Während der Klosterführung sahen wir Mönche, die braune Skapuliere über ihren Gewändern trugen, die jeweils mit einem kleinen Bild des Heiligen Benedikt bestickt waren.

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Schulterfedern

One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.

Examples :

"The ornithologist carefully examined the duck's scapulars, noting their color and size to help identify the species. "

Der Ornithologe untersuchte sorgfältig die Schulterfedern der Ente und notierte deren Farbe und Größe, um die Art zu bestimmen.

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Schulterbandage, Schulterstütze

A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.

Examples :

"After his shoulder surgery, the doctor instructed the patient to wear scapulars to keep his arm still and support the healing tissues. "

Nach seiner Schulteroperation wies der Arzt den Patienten an, eine Schulterstütze zu tragen, um seinen Arm ruhig zu halten und das Heilungsgewebe zu unterstützen.

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Skapulier

Examples :

"The elderly woman always wore her brown scapulars beneath her dress, as a sign of her devotion to the Virgin Mary. "

Die alte Frau trug ihr braunes Skapulier immer unter ihrem Kleid als Zeichen ihrer Verehrung der Jungfrau Maria.

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