dewlap

noun dew·lap \ ˈdü-ˌlap also ˈdyü- \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of dewlap

1 : a fold or flap of skin on the neck of some animals: such as

a : loose skin hanging under the neck of dogs and cattle of some breeds — see cow illustration

b : a usually brightly colored extensible flap of skin on the throat of a lizard (such as an anole)

2 : loose flesh on the human throat

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dewlapped

play \-ˌlapt\ adjective

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Recent Examples of dewlap from the Web

Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018
Fire burst from its open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Mueller Is Steadily Working His Way Up the Food Chain," 23 Feb. 2018

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