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lappet
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[ noun ] (zoology) a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
Synonyms Used in print (E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)The doctor , with the air of a man whose professional interests have found scope , drew Alex 's attention to those excellences which might otherwise have escaped him : the fine color in comb and wattles , the length and quality of neck and saddle_hackles , the firm , wide spread of the toes , and a rare justness in the formation of the ear lappets . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (clothing) a small lap on a garment or headdress
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[ noun ] (zoology) medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars
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