earflap

[ eer-flap ]

/ ˈɪərˌflæp /

noun

either of a pair of flaps attached to a cap, for covering the ears in cold weather.

Nearby words

eardrop, eardrops, eardrum, eared, eared seal, earflap, earful, earhart, earhart, amelia, earing, earl

Origin of earflap

First recorded in 1855–60; ear¹ + flap

Also called earlap.

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British Dictionary definitions for earflap

earflap

/ (ˈɪəˌflæp) /

noun

Also called: earlap either of two pieces of fabric or fur attached to a cap, which can be let down to keep the ears warm

zoology a small flap of skin forming the pinna of such animals as seals

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