Wattle is a type of skin flap found in some animals, such as turkeys and kangaroos. It is also the name of a group of plants in the family Mimosaceae, which includes the MIMOSA, ACACIA, and lappet plants. DEWLAP is another term for wattle, referring to the loose skin around the neck of certain animals. Jowls are the fleshy parts of the face, often associated with the cheeks and chin. GILLS are the respiratory organs of fish and some amphibians. All of these terms are related to the word wattle, either through its meaning or its use in describing certain animals and plants.