Associations to the word «Lapel»

Wiktionary

LAPEL, noun. Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit which are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

Dictionary definition

LAPEL, noun. Lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats