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lappet

lap·pet

uncommon obsolete

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

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2.
3.

medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars

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Origin

From lap + -et.

Phrases

  • lappet moth
  • lappet-faced vulture

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