earlap

ear·lap

(îr′lăp′)

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earlap

(ˈɪəˌlæp)

1. (Clothing & Fashion) another word for earflap¹

2. (Anatomy) rare

a. the external ear

b. the ear lobe

[C16: from ear¹ + lap¹]

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ear•flap

(ˈɪərˌflæp)

n.

a flap attached to a cap, for covering the ear in cold weather.

[1855–60]

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Noun

earlap - one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm

earflap

cap - a tight-fitting headdress

flap - any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope"

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