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dewlap

/dɛwˈlæp/ noun · British & US
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What does dewlap mean?

noun

A flap of loose skin hanging from the neck of certain animals, especially a horse or a dog. A fold of loose skin hanging from the chin of a pig.

Example

"The farmer noticed the horse's dewlap was particularly long and needed to be trimmed."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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