lappet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
  3. A head-dress made with lappets for lace pendants.
  4. A lobe (division of an organ).
verb
  1. To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

lappet lappets lappeting lappeted

Etymology

From lap + -et.

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