1. having lappets; furnished with loose hanging flaps or folds
Usage: often used in ornithology and fashion

Examples

• The lappeted vulture is distinguished by the fleshy folds on its neck.
• She wore a lappeted bonnet typical of the Victorian era.
• The bird’s lappeted throat pouch expanded as it called.
• Medieval knights often wore lappeted mail that hung loosely from their helmets.
• The lappeted moth gets its name from the wing extensions that resemble small flaps.
• Her lappeted sleeves swayed gracefully as she moved.