lapel
noun
- Two flaps of material turned back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ləˈpɛl/ / /ləˈpel/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English lap English -el English lapel From 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 from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.”