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lappet

noun

Meaning

  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. Lobe (division of an organ).
  5. To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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