earlap

A noun referring to one of two flaps attached to a cap, designed to be folded down to keep the ears warm.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant l'un des deux rabats fixés à un bonnet, que l'on peut abaisser pour couvrir et réchauffer les oreilles.

1. Ear flap B2 formal

   One of two fabric or fur flaps attached to a cap or hat, designed to be folded down to cover and protect the ears from cold weather.

   • He pulled down the earlaps of his winter hat when the wind picked up.
   • The trapper's hat had thick fur earlaps for extra warmth.
   • She knitted a cap with long earlaps for her son.

   🇫🇷Rabat d'oreille

   Synonymes: earflap