Dictionary 1. (n.) A small decorative fold or flap, esp., of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.2. (v. t.) To decorate with, or as with, a lappet. Thesaurus crease creasing crimp dog-ear double doubling drape duplicature ear lobe flection flexure flounce fold frill gather hanger hanging lapel lobation lobe lobule pendant plica plication plicature ply ruche ruching ruffle tuck uvula |