adjective
- having a dewlap; characterized by loose skin hanging from the neck or throat
Usage: commonly used to describe cattle, dogs, and other animals with prominent neck folds
Examples
- The old bloodhound had a heavily dewlapped face that gave it a dignified appearance.
- Certain cattle breeds are naturally dewlapped and prized for their distinctive look.
- The dewlapped turkey strutted across the farmyard with its characteristic loose skin.
- Mastiffs often have dewlapped jowls that require regular cleaning.
- The breed standard calls for a moderately dewlapped neck on show dogs.