— lappeted , adj.
/lap"it/ , n.
1. a small lap, flap, or loosely hanging part, esp. of a garment or headdress. See illus. under miter .
2. a projecting, lobelike structure in certain invertebrate animals.
3. Ornith. a wattle or other fleshy process on a bird's head.
4. Textiles.
a. a rack or bar containing needles, situated at the front of the reed, and used in the production of figured patterns.
b. an ornamented fabric produced by lappet weaving.
[ 1565-75; LAP 1 + -ET ]