lappet

• 名词，指某些鸟类或蜥蜴颈部下垂的肉垂或皮褶，也指衣物上的小垂片或装饰性翻盖，还可指中等体型的毛蛾。

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.

   肉垂（颈部皮肤褶皱）

   • 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.

   同义词caruncledewlapwattle

2. Fabric flap on clothingC2formal

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

   翻领片

   • 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.

   同义词flapfoldtab

3. Type of mothC2formalscientific

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

   枯叶蛾科的一种蛾

   • 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.

   同义词eggarlasiocampid