1. a fold or flap of flesh, membrane, or clothing
2. a decorative flap or loose panel on a garment
3. a fleshy appendage or lobe on an animal
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The turkey’s red lappets hung from its neck.
• Her dress featured delicate lace lappets at the sleeves.
• The moth’s wing lappets were beautifully patterned.
• Medieval headdresses often had flowing lappets.
• The dog’s ear lappets were soft and velvety.
• Ornamental lappets adorned the ceremonial robe.