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earflap
[ eer-flap ]
/ ˈɪərˌflæp /
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noun
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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?
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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
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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