A flap of fabric or fur attached to a hat or cap that covers and protects the ear from cold.
From 'ear' + 'flap,' a straightforward compound describing the function and movement of this piece of winter clothing.
Earflaps on hats have been used since ancient times—archaeologists found evidence of fur-lined ear coverings in Siberia dating back thousands of years, proving that humans have always battled cold ears!
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