Scopula are the tufts of hair on bees' legs. Can't say I've ever observed a bee that closely, but next time I'll be keeping an eye out for the scopula - as well as the stingula! Dogmum pointed out that I might have been meaning scapula, which is a flash name for your shoulder blade. Thanks for the heads up, Dogmum. But no, I always intended to use scopula. Our winner today is Soph, who went all intergalactic on us with her meaning. Well done, Soph.
Here's her effort: 'Scopula' is the name of a lunar eclipse seen from Jupiter.
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3. After a certain time I list the true meaning and choose a winner for the invented meaning.
There are no prizes, just lots of fun!
Remember, children use this site too.
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5 comments:
A scopula is the fancy name for a garden stake, used to tie up peas, beans, tomatoes & other vegetables that grow quite tall.
A scopula is used by ambulance personnel/paramedics, to support and stabilise patients with suspected spinal injuries.
Hi Word Imperfect - it's actually scapula. You must have one of those editions of the dictionary where there were several printing errors. Hang on to it - it could be worth a fortune one day!
'Scopula' is the name of a lunar eclipse seen from Jupiter.
Hi Dogmum
I will hang on to my dictionary. I need a fortune! This version has scapula and scopula - with two different meanings. That's a bonus.
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