Synonyms for lappet

Most common

wattle · cnidocyte

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.

Related words

Phrases

lappet moth

Forms

Plural

lappets → wattles, cnidocytes…

Example sentences

• wattle Nowadays, few ordinary city dwellers ever use the word "wattle".

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

wattle²

9 letters

cnidocyte

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wattle² = 2 syllables).