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earmuff


ear·muff

noun \ˈir-ˌməf\

Definition of EARMUFF

: one of a pair of ear coverings connected by a flexible band and worn as protection against cold or noises
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Examples of EARMUFF

  1. wearing a pair of earmuffs

First Known Use of EARMUFF

1889

Rhymes with EARMUFF

breadstuff, cream puff, dyestuff, enough, feedstuff, foodstuff, greenstuff, handcuff, hang tough, hot stuff, kid stuff, Pine Bluff, rebuff, small stuff

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