lapel
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noun
either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar.
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lapel (ləˈpɛl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the continuation of the turned or folded back collar on a suit coat, jacket, etc | |
| [C18: from | |
| la'pelled | |
| —adj | |
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Lapel
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Example sentences
The unit was designed to be similar to the existing personal dust monitor in that a lapel cyclone inlet was maintained.
He usually sported a boutonniere in the lapel of his well-tailored suits.
Or if the money isn't enough, maybe professors could wear little lapel pins with their salaries on them.
Signs, stickers, and even lapel buttons are not permitted within this restricted zone.
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