/ap"euhn zel'/ ; Ger. /ah"peuhn tsel'/ , n.
1. a canton in NE Switzerland, divided into two independent areas. Cf. Appenzell Ausser Rhoden, Appenzell Inner Rhoden .
2. a town in and the capital of Appenzell Inner Rhoden. 5200.
3. ( often l.c. ) a type of embroidery, used chiefly on fine hankerchiefs.