What is the meaning of lappet?

noun

  • A fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards.
  • A small lap on a garment or headdress.
  • Medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars.
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