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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
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)
Medical Dictionary

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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