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Lappet

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

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Caruncle 76% connected

Alt. of Caruncula

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Caruncula 76% connected

A small fleshy prominence or excrescence; especially the small, reddish body, the caruncula lacrymalis, in the inner angle of the eye.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lap 76% connected

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Overlap 76% connected

To lap over; to lap.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wattle 92% connected

A twig or flexible rod; hence, a hurdle made of such rods.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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