Lappet

Pronunciation: /ˈlæpɪt/

Definitions of lappet

noun a small decorative flap or loose piece of cloth, especially on a headdress or garment

Example Sentences

A1 The butterfly had a colorful lappet on its wings.

A2 The curtain was adorned with a lappet of lace at the bottom.

B1 She sewed a lappet onto the edge of her scarf for decoration.

B2 The traditional costume featured a lappet that hung down the back.

C1 The intricate embroidery on the lappet of the dress was breathtaking.

C2 The elaborate lappet on the headdress was a symbol of her royal status.

Examples of lappet in a Sentence

formal The butterfly had beautiful lappets on its wings.

informal Have you seen the lappets on that butterfly? They're so pretty!

slang Check out the lappets on that butterfly, they're wicked cool!

figurative Her dress had lappet-like frills along the hem, adding a touch of elegance.

Grammatical Forms of lappet

• past tense: lappeted
• plural: lappets
• comparative: more lappet
• superlative: most lappet
• present tense: lappet
• future tense: will lappet
• perfect tense: have lappeted
• continuous tense: is lappeting
• singular: lappet
• positive degree: lappet
• infinitive: to lappet
• gerund: lappeting
• participle: lappeting

Origin and Evolution of lappet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lappet' originated from Middle English 'lapet' which is derived from Old English 'læppa' meaning 'a hanging flap or piece of cloth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lappet' has retained its original meaning of a hanging flap or piece of cloth, but it has also been extended to refer to decorative or ornamental flaps on clothing or textiles.