SpellRight › Spelling
Rarelappet
The correct spelling is lappet.
How to pronounce lappet
noun
Say it like: Lap-pet
The correct spelling is lappet. A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress. For example: "Some vultures have lappets of bare flesh on the sides of the head."
Usage Examples
“Some vultures have lappets of bare flesh on the sides of the head.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
- 2.A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.
- 3.A head-dress made with lappets for lace pendants.
- 4.Lobe (division of an organ).
verb
- 1.To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.