Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, n. [F.
   scapulaire, LL. scapularium, scapulare, fr. L. scapula
   shoulder blade.]
   1. (R. C. Ch.)
      (a) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and
          behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout
          persons.
      (b) The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the
          ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of
          devotion. --Addis & Arnold.

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

Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, a.
   Same as {Scapular}, a.

Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
   Same as 2d and 3d {Scapular}.

Source : WordNet®

scapulary
     n : 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 [syn: {scapular}]