(ˈɛd səl) n. a poor or unsuccessful product, esp. if vigorously promoted; dud. [1970–75; after Edsel, car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company 1957–62, named after Edsel Ford, 1893–1943, U.S. automaker]
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much bruited automobile fails on market (1950s). [Am. Hist.: Flexner, 78]See: Failure