One hanging from a Shih Tzu, maybe? (6)

I believe the answer is:

lappet

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'one hanging' is the definition.
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I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Another definition for lappet that I've seen is " Small hanging flap".)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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