Associations to the word «Lappet»

Wiktionary

LAPPET, noun. A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
LAPPET, noun. (zoology) A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.
LAPPET, verb. (transitive) To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.
LAPPET MOTH, noun. (entomology) An eggar.
LAPPET MOTHS, noun. Plural of lappet moth

Dictionary definition

LAPPET, noun. A fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards.
LAPPET, noun. A small lap on a garment or headdress.
LAPPET, noun. Medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars.

Wise words

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