EARLAP

earflap, earlap

(noun) one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

earlap (plural earlaps)

(archaic) The ear lobe.

A flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm); an earflap.

Source: Wiktionary


Ear"lap`, n.

Definition: The lobe of the ear.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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