lappet

Meaning

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. (obsolete) A lobe (division of an organ).

Verb

To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.

Synonyms

wattle

lappet moth

lapel

pendant

flap

broche

gill

lamella

Etymology

From lap + -et.