earlap

[ eer-lap ]

noun

1. earflap.
2. the lobe of the ear.
3. the whole external ear; pinna.

earlap

/ ˈɪəˌlæp /

noun

1. another word for earflap
2. rare.
   1. the external ear
   2. the ear lobe

Word History and Origins

Origin of earlap¹

before 1000; Middle English erelappe, Old English ēarlæppa external ear. See ear ¹, lap ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of earlap¹

C16: from ear ¹+ lap ¹

Example Sentences

Basia had a sabre; a wild-cat skin shuba bound with weasel-skin; an ermine cap with earlaps; very wide trousers looking like a skirt; and boots to her knees, soft and lined.

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Removing his leather cap with its dangling earlaps, he perched it on the point of his stick and proceeded to elevate the contrivance so that it might be seen by the vigilant eyes within.

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This complication may be prevented to a considerable extent by spraying the nose and throat frequently and by the patient's use of a nightcap with earlaps, if the room is not sufficiently warm.

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He stroked the small skin earlaps caressingly with one hand, then spat upon his palm and fell to work again.

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"Get that out, Sparks," he said, and the operator turned swiftly to his instrument and fitted on his cap and "earlaps" again.

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