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earflare en · NOUN

Etymology

From ear + flare.

Meanings

1. A kind of earspool (short cylindrical ear ornament) worn by high-status Maya.
   • A Maya figure is depicted with earflares, a type of ear ornament. 2005, Lila Perl, The Ancient Maya, page 26 (image caption)
   • Each of the lords is already dressed in jade earflares, Jester God crowns, collars, wristlets, knee bands, and feathered anklets studded with jade beads. 2009, Matthew G. Looper, To Be Like Gods: Dance in Ancient Maya Civilization, page 64:
   • The earflares, with long central shafts, reflect his high status. 2007, Handbook of the Collections: Princeton University Art Museum, page 121:

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