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 Definitions of dewlap  [ˈduˌlæp, ˈdyu-]  

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Definition of 'dewlap' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dewlap
a pendulous fold of skin under the throat of a bovine animal.

2.  dewlap
any similar part in other animals, as the wattle of fowl or the inflatable loose skin under the throat of some lizards.

Etymology:  (1925–30)

Definition of 'dewlap' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dewlap
a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck


Definition of 'dewlap' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) dewlap
the pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing

2. (noun) dewlap
the flesh upon the human throat, especially when with age



'dewlap' - Nearby Entries  

dew  dew point  dew worm  dewey  dewitt clinton  dewlap  dewy-eyed  



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