lapel

[ luh-pel ]
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noun
  1. either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar.

Origin of lapel

1
1780–90; irregular diminutive of lap1; see -le

Other words from lapel

  • la·pelled, adjective
  • la·pel·less, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for lapel

lapel

/ (ləˈpɛl) /


noun
  1. the continuation of the turned or folded back collar on a suit coat, jacket, etc

Origin of lapel

1
C18: from lap 1

Derived forms of lapel

  • lapelled, adjective

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