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lapel

Syllabification: (la·pel)
Pronunciation: /ləˈpel/
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Definition of lapel

noun

  • the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening.

Derivatives

lapelled

adjective
[in combination]:a narrow-lapelled suit

Origin:

mid 17th century: diminutive of lap1

Spell lapel with one p and one l.

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