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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.

Nouns denoting body parts.

The brightly colored lappet on the turkey's neck was a vibrant shade of red that stood out against its duller feathers.
The lizard's lappet was a deep pink color and it flapped it back and forth as it basked in the warm sunlight.
As the rooster strutted across the farmyard, its lappet wobbled with each step, drawing the attention of the hens.
The bird's lappet was a key identifying feature, helping the ornithologist to determine its species.
When the male lizard was threatened, it puffed out its throat and displayed its brightly colored lappet in a warning display.

A small lap on a garment or headdress.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The delicate lappet on the queen's headdress sparkled with intricate jewels and patterns.
Her grandmother had carefully sewn a small lappet onto the edge of her wedding veil.
The lappet on the bishop's mitre was embroidered with gold thread and symbols of his office.
A small lappet on the shoulder of the cloak was the only visible sign of the wearer's rank.
The lappet on the front of the judge's wig was a distinctive feature of the traditional courtroom attire.

Medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars.

Nouns denoting animals.