What does "lapel" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "lapel"?

Common synonyms include: crease, crimp, double, doubling, flection, flexure.

Lapel

//ləˈpɛl// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
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."
2
lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar wordnet