earlap
earlap · earlaps
A flap connected to headgear to protect the earA flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm); an earflap.
Meaning
2 sensesA flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm); an earflap.
(archaic)The ear lobe.
More definitions
- one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
Origin
From Old English ēarlæppa. Equivalent to ear + lap.From Old English ēarlæppa. Equivalent to ear + lap.
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