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lapan

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lap·​an | \ ˈlapən \
plural -s

Definition of lapan

: the meat of a castrated rabbit

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History and Etymology for lapan

probably alteration of lapin

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“Lapan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapan. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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