earhole en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Middle English ere hol, herehole, equivalent to ear + hole.
Meanings
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The outer aperture of the ear; the entrance to the ear canal.
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- A puncture in the ear, usually in the earlobe, such as for earrings.
- An opening in a head-covering, such as a hat or helmet, for the ears.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earholes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
fi korvareikä (puncture) · fi korvanreikä (opening in head covering) · grc κύαρ (outer aperture of the ear) · izh korvareikä (outer aperture of the ear) · fi korva-aukko (outer aperture of the ear) · pt ouvido (outer aperture of the ear) · yue 耳窿 (puncture)