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Etymology

From lap + -el (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

Noun

lapel (plural lapels)

  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.
    • 1907 August, Robert W[illiam] Chambers, chapter I, in The Younger Set, New York, N.Y.: D. Appleton & Company, →OCLC:
      His sister, Mrs. Gerard, stood there in carriage gown and sables, radiant with surprise. ¶ “Phil !  You !  Exactly like you, Philip, to come strolling in from the antipodes—dear fellow !” recovering from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.

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Volapük

Noun

lapel (nominative plural lapels)

  1. appeal

Declension

More information singular, plural ...

1 status as a case is disputed
2 in later, non-classical Volapük only

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