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dewlap Definition

dew·lap (-lap′)

noun

a loose fold of skin hanging from the throat of cattle and certain other animals, or a similar loose fold under the chin of a person

Etymology: ME dewlappe: see dew & lap

dewlap Related Forms
dew·lapped′ (--lapt′) adjective
dewlap Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The rabbit in the picture has a large dewlap.

Adjective modifier

  • small: No dewlap in buck, a small dewlap is permissible in adult does.
  • excessive: Faults - Weak or pointed ears, narrow shoulders, long narrow body, excessive dewlap, fur soft and wooly.
  • huge: Older male Gaurs have a big dorsal ridge along the length of their backs and huge dewlaps.

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