Definition of Dewlap

1. Noun. A hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck.

Generic synonyms: Cutis, Skin, Tegument
Group relationships: Cervix, Neck

Definition of Dewlap

1. n. The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing.

Definition of Dewlap

1. Noun. The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing, or a similar feature on any other animal. ¹

2. Noun. The sagging flesh on the human throat of an old person. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dewlap

1. a fold of loose skin under the neck [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dewlap

1. 1. The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing. 2. The flesh upon the human throat, especially when with age. "On her withered dewlap pour the ale." (Shak) Origin: Dew + lap to lick. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dewlap

dewikify
dewikifying
dewily
dewindtite
dewiness
dewinesses
dewing
dewire
dewired
dewires
dewiring
dewitt
dewitted
dewitting
dewitts
dewlap (current term)
dewlapped
dewlaps
dewlapt
dewless
dewlike
dewool
dewooled
dewooling
dewools
deworm
dewormed
dewormer
dewormers
deworming

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