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earflap

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

either of two flaps attached to a cap that cover the ears

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: earlap

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: flap

History

Etymology

From ear + flap.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: orellera — flaps attached to a cap that cover the ears
  • Eastern Mari: пылыш (pylyš) — flaps attached to a cap that cover the ears
  • Russian: нау́шник (naúšnik) — flaps attached to a cap that cover the ears