Lappet

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æpɪt

Full definition of lappet

Noun

1. A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
2. (zoology) A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.Some vultures have lappets of bare flesh on the sides of the head.Tompot blennies are distinguished by a pair of lappets above the eyes and dark stripes along the body.

Derived terms

• lappet moth

Verb

1. (transitive) To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.

Anagrams

• applet
• P-plate