wattle meaning and definition

WATTLE noun

Definition of wattle (noun)

1. a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
   • synonyms: lappet
2. framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence
3. any of various Australasian trees yielding slender poles suitable for wattle

WATTLE verb

Definition of wattle (verb)

1. build of or with wattle
2. interlace to form wattle