earlap

noun

1. (archaic)The ear lobe.

   “...of boring the Earlap, which is performed in Germany, not merely for the purpose of inserting earrings, but as a method of counter-irritation in ophthalmic diseases”

2. A flap connected to headgear to protect the ear (against the cold, or physical harm); an earflap.

   “Everyone looked over at Shevchuk, who was shifting from one foot to the other, rumpling his well-traveled hat with its missing earlap”

   “The people at the game were dressed in woolen hats, mackinaws, fur-lined coats, gloves and caps with earlaps — heavy winter clothing.”