lappet (Meaning)
lappet (n)
a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
a small lap on a garment or headdress
medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars
lappet (n.)
A small decorative fold or flap, esp, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
lappet (v. t.)
To decorate with, or as with, a lappet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lappet
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lappet Sentence Examples
- The lappet-faced vulture has a distinctive appearance with its bright red face and large, drooping lappets.
- The lappet moth's larvae are often mistaken for bird droppings because of their brown and white coloring and their habit of hanging from branches by silken threads.
- Lappet beads are small, round beads with a loop or projection that allows them to be attached to string or wire.
- A lappet cap is a style of headwear that has a flap or brim that covers the ears and neck.
- A lappet tree is a type of evergreen conifer native to Asia that is known for its large, drooping branches.
- Lappet scarves are often made of wool or cashmere and are designed to wrap around the neck and shoulders for warmth.
- The lappet-faced bat is a small, insectivorous bat found in Australia and New Guinea that is known for its distinctive facial features.
- The lappet-leafed mallotus is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia that is known for its large, deeply lobed leaves.
- The lappet moss is a type of moss that is commonly found in moist, shady areas and is known for its distinctive shape.
- Lappet stamens are the structures that bear the pollen in a flower and are often brightly colored or elaborately shaped to attract pollinators.
FAQs About the word lappet
a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards, a small lap on a g
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lappet-faced vulture has a distinctive appearance with its bright red face and large, drooping lappets.
The lappet moth's larvae are often mistaken for bird droppings because of their brown and white coloring and their habit of hanging from branches by silken threads.
Lappet beads are small, round beads with a loop or projection that allows them to be attached to string or wire.
A lappet cap is a style of headwear that has a flap or brim that covers the ears and neck.
