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dewlap
noun dew·lap \ˈdü-ˌlap also ˈdyü-\
Definition of DEWLAP
1
: loose skin hanging under the neck of an animal — see cow illustration
2
: loose flesh on the human throat
— dew·lapped \-ˌlapt\ adjective
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First Known Use of DEWLAP
14th century
Rhymes with DEWLAP
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DEWLAP Defined for Kids
dewlap
noun dew·lap \ˈdü-ˌlap, ˈdyü-\
Definition of DEWLAP for Kids
: loose skin hanging under the neck of some animals (as cows)
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dewlap
noun dew·lap \ˈd(y)ü-ˌlap\
Medical Definition of DEWLAP
: loose skin hanging under the neck especially of a bovine animal
—dew·lapped \-ˌlapt\ adjective
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