| Pronunciation: | lu'pel | ||
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| Matching Terms: | lapelled | ||
| Definition: | [n] lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar | ||
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| See Also: | lap, overlap, revere, revers | ||
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| Definition: | \La*pel"\, n. [Dim. of lap a fold.]
That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically,
the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of
collar. [Written also {lappel} and {lapelle}.]
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