noun
Meaning 1
The ear lobe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Standard Lemma guide
earlap
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noun
Meaning 2
A flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm); an earflap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: earflap
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flap
History
Etymology
From Old English ēarlæppa. Equivalent to ear + lap.