English Explanatory Dictionary

lapel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

Pronunciation

/ləˈpɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lapel.wav /ləˈpel/

Word forms

lapel lapels lapelle lappel

Etymology

From lap + -el (“diminutive suffix”).

Derived words

grab by the lapels lapeled lapelled lapelless lapel mic lapel pin
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