The spelling of the word "Dorsel" can be tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈdɔrsəl/, with stress on the first syllable. The word is derived from the Latin word "dorsum," meaning back or spine. In English, "dorsal" is commonly used to describe something that pertains to the back or upper side of an animal or object. The spelling of "dorsel" is often mistaken for "dorsal," but they have different meanings. "Dorsel" refers to a raised, decorative stripe or ridge on a piece of cloth or paper.