lappet

• Nom désignant une excroissance de peau charnue pendant sous le cou de certains oiseaux ou lézards, ou un petit rabat décoratif sur un vêtement, ou encore une mite de taille moyenne à la fourrure épaisse.

A noun referring to a fleshy fold of skin hanging from the neck of certain birds or lizards, or a small decorative flap on a garment, or a medium-sized hairy moth.

1. Fleshy skin fold on animalsC1formalscientific

   A wrinkled, often brightly colored fold of skin that hangs from the neck or throat of certain birds, such as chickens and turkeys, or lizards.

   Barbillon (pli de peau)

   • The turkey's bright red lappet was a striking feature.
   • The lizard's lappet expanded when it felt threatened.
   • Roosters often have prominent lappets on their necks.

   Synonymescaruncledewlapwattle

2. Fabric flap on clothingC2formal

   A small decorative flap or fold of fabric on a garment or headdress.

   Pans de tissu décoratifs sur un vêtement

   • The medieval gown had a lappet hanging from the sleeve.
   • She adjusted the lappet on her hat for a better fit.
   • The headdress was adorned with a delicate lappet of silk.

   Synonymesflapfoldtab

3. Type of mothC2formalscientific

   A medium-sized hairy moth whose larvae are known as lappet caterpillars.

   Lasiocampe (papillon)

   • The lappet moth is often found in wooded areas.
   • Lappet caterpillars are known for their distinctive hairy appearance.
   • Entomologists study the lappet moth's life cycle.

   Synonymeseggarlasiocampid