Definitions for lappet
ˈlæp ɪtlap·pet

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wattle, lappetnoun

   a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards

2. lappetnoun

   a small lap on a garment or headdress

3. lappet, lappet mothnoun

   medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lappetnoun

   A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lappetnoun

   The parts of a head dress that hang loose.

   Etymology: diminutive of lap.

   How naturally do you apply your hands to each other’s lappets, and ruffles, and mantuas. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lappet

   A lappet is a decorative flap, fold or hanging part of a headdress or garment. Lappets were a feature of women's headgear until the early twentieth century, and are still a feature of religious garments. Examples of lappets are to be found on the papal tiara and on the nemes headdress of the kings of ancient Egypt. The same term is also used for similar-looking anatomical features on some animals.

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1. lappet

   A lappet is a loose flap or fold of skin or cloth, often used as an ornamental or functional feature on garments such as bonnets and hats, or on animals such as insects and mammals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lappetnoun

   a small decorative fold or flap, esp, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress

2. Lappetverb

   to decorate with, or as with, a lappet

3. Etymology: [Dim. of lap a fold.]

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1. Lappet

   A lappet is a decorative flap or fold in a ceremonial headdress or garment. They were a feature of women's headgear until the early 20th century. They remain strongly associated with religion. A bishop's mitre has two lappets sewn to the back of it. The most famous usage of lappets occurs on the Papal Tiara. Lappets also feature on some animals.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lappet

   lap′et, n. a little lap or flap.—adj. Lapp′eted.—n. Lapp′et-head, a head-dress made with lappets for lace pendants. [Dim. of lap.]

Matched Categories

1. • Caruncle
   • Lap
   • Lasiocampid Moth

Anagrams for lappet »

1. P-plate

2. applet

How to pronounce lappet?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lappet in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lappet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lappet
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lappet
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lappet
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lappet
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lappet
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lappet
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lappet