lappet
/L AE1 P AH0 T/noun
- 1
A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
- 2
A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.
“Some vultures have lappets of bare flesh on the sides of the head.”
- 3
A head-dress made with lappets for lace pendants.
- 4
Lobe (division of an organ).
verb
- 1
To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.
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