lapel
nounfeminine/lɐˈpɛlɐ/medium
la·pe·la
Definition
The part of a jacket, coat, or similar garment that is folded back from the collar, usually at the front.
He wore a flower on his jacket lapel.
The suit's lapel was slightly misaligned.
Common collocations
jacket lapelsuit lapelflower on the lapel
Etymology
Do francês 'la pelle' (a pá), por analogia de forma.