earflap

[ eer-flap ]

/ ˈɪərˌflæp /

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

Also called earlap.

Origin of earflap

First recorded in 1855–60; ear¹ + flap

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

earflap

/ (ˈɪəˌflæp) /

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