Definitions for "Lapel"
That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar.
Either of the paired parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially used as the continuation of a suit jacket or coat collar.
pointed part of the front neckline of a garment below the collar that is folded back with the collar and looks like a continuation of the collar going down from a ³V² notch along the outer edge.