earlap

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) The ear lobe.
  • A flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm); an earflap.

Etymology

Compound from English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ) + English lap (wrap, fold, involve, upper legs of a seated person, flap of a garment).

Origin

English

lap

Gloss

wrap, fold, involve, upper legs of a seated person, flap of a garment

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

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