Lappet Definition

lappet
noun
  1. 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. a small lap on a garment or headdress
  3. medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars

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