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lappet

Syllabification: (lap·pet)
Pronunciation: /ˈlapit/

Definition of lappet

noun

  • 1a small flap or fold, in particular.
  • a fold or hanging piece of flesh in some animals.
  • a loose or overlapping part of a garment.
  • 2 (also lappet moth) a brownish moth, the hairy caterpillars of which have fleshy lappets along each side of the body.
    • Several species in the family Lasiocampidae: including Phyllodesma americana

Derivatives

lappeted

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a lobe of the ear, liver, etc.): diminutive of lap1

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