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Definition of lappet in English: lappetnoun ˈlapɪtˈlæpət 1A fold or hanging piece of flesh in some animals. （动物的）垂肉 Example sentencesExamples - Amplexograptus praetypicalis is similar to A. maxwelli in it's overall dimensions, but can be differentiated from the latter species by it's much lower lappets, less inverted thecal apertures, and lack of a median septum.
- Only the final peristomeal differentiations, with fragile lappets, may disappear during fossilization.
- Modified ossicles called lappets that border the ambulacral groove function to close off the groove and prevent damage to the tube feet.
- The shape of its edge indicates that the maxilla lacked the posterodorsally reflected lappet present in most other mosasaurs.
- It was identified by its big head and 2 white lappets on the corners of its mouth.
Synonyms fold, overhang, overlap, covering - 1.1 A loose or overlapping part of a garment.
（衣服的）垂襞，垂饰 Example sentencesExamples - In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets, when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold-laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta, there lived a tailor in Gloucester.
- The decorative lappets are red cotton velveteen, folded lengthwise and handsewn closed.
- One with gray lappets came forward, carrying a tall staff topped with a carved ram head.
2A brownish moth, the hairy caterpillars of which have fleshy lappets along each side of the body. 枯叶蛾 Gastropacha quercifolia and other species in the family Lasiocampidae Example sentencesExamples - The pine tree lappet moth is a major defoliator of pines and other conifers over much of its natural range.
- Riley's lappet moth is found in southern Michigan along floodplains where its larval host plant, honey locust, grows.
OriginLate Middle English (denoting a lobe of the ear, liver, etc.): diminutive of lap1. Definition of lappet in US English: lappetnounˈlæpətˈlapət 1A fold or hanging piece of flesh in some animals. （动物的）垂肉 Example sentencesExamples - Modified ossicles called lappets that border the ambulacral groove function to close off the groove and prevent damage to the tube feet.
- Amplexograptus praetypicalis is similar to A. maxwelli in it's overall dimensions, but can be differentiated from the latter species by it's much lower lappets, less inverted thecal apertures, and lack of a median septum.
- Only the final peristomeal differentiations, with fragile lappets, may disappear during fossilization.
- It was identified by its big head and 2 white lappets on the corners of its mouth.
- The shape of its edge indicates that the maxilla lacked the posterodorsally reflected lappet present in most other mosasaurs.
Synonyms fold, overhang, overlap, covering - 1.1 A loose or overlapping part of a garment.
（衣服的）垂襞，垂饰 Example sentencesExamples - In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets, when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold-laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta, there lived a tailor in Gloucester.
- One with gray lappets came forward, carrying a tall staff topped with a carved ram head.
- The decorative lappets are red cotton velveteen, folded lengthwise and handsewn closed.
2A brownish moth, the hairy caterpillars of which have fleshy lappets along each side of the body. 枯叶蛾 Several species in the family Lasiocampidae: including Phyllodesma americana Example sentencesExamples - The pine tree lappet moth is a major defoliator of pines and other conifers over much of its natural range.
- Riley's lappet moth is found in southern Michigan along floodplains where its larval host plant, honey locust, grows.
OriginLate Middle English (denoting a lobe of the ear, liver, etc.): diminutive of lap. |