earlap

noun

Etymology

From Old English ēarlæppa. Equivalent to ear + lap.

  1. inherited from ēarlæppa

Definitions

  1. The ear lobe.

    • ...of boring the Earlap, which is performed in Germany, not merely for the purpose of inserting earrings, but as a method of counter-irritation in ophthalmic diseases
  2. A flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm)

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

    • Everyone looked over at Shevchuk, who was shifting from one foot to the other, rumpling his well-traveled hat with its missing earlap
    • The people at the game were dressed in woolen hats, mackinaws, fur-lined coats, gloves and caps with earlaps — heavy winter clothing.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA