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Word: Lapel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: diminutive of lap
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləˈpɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar which is folded back on either side of the front opening.
Short Definition:part on each side of coat or jacket immediately below collar which is folded back on either side of front opening
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