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Definition of Lappet
1. 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.
2. Noun. A small lap on a garment or headdress.
3. Noun. Medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars.
Definition of Lappet
1. n. A small decorative fold or flap, esp. of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
2. v. t. To decorate with, or as with, a lappet.
Definition of Lappet
1. a decorative flap on a garment [n -S] : LAPPETED [adj]
Medical Definition of Lappet
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A small decorative fold or flap, especially, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.