/ləˈpɛl/, /ləˈpel/
OriginFrom lap + -el (“diminutive suffix”).
- 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.
“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 fro”
Formslapels(plural)