earlap
nounEtymology
From Old English ēarlæppa. Equivalent to ear + lap.
- inherited from ēarlæppa
Definitions
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
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.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA