Definition of "lappet" in English

noun

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

2. (zoology) A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.

   • Some vultures have lappets of bare flesh on the sides of the head.
   • Tompot blennies are distinguished by a pair of lappets above the eyes and dark stripes along the body.

3. A head-dress made with lappets for lace pendants.

4. (obsolete, anatomy) A lobe (division of an organ).

verb

1. (transitive) To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.