earlet en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English ear Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Latin -ellus Old French -el Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Old French -eletbor. Middle English -let English -let English earlet From ear + -let.
Meanings
- A grain-bearing tip part of the stem of a cereal plant which is not fully developed or a small one.
- Small earring.
- (rare) Earring.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earlets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |