earlock

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ear·lock

E0004650 (îr′lŏk′)n. A lock of curled hair that hangs in front of the ear.

earlock

(ˈɪərˌlɒk) n (Hairdressing & Grooming) a curl or lock of hair close to the ear

ear•lock

(ˈɪərˌlɒk)

n. a lock of hair worn in front of the ear. [1765–75]