earsore en · NOUN
Etymology
From ear + sore. Compare eyesore.
Meanings
-
Something which is displeasing to the ear- for instance, loud noises or bad music.
a. 1704, Thomas Brown, letter to Monsieur des A------- The perpetual jangling of the chimes […] is no small earsore.
- Dermatitis of the ear in water buffalo
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earsores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (4)
vi (điều) chướng tai (something which is displeasing to the ear) · pl dźwięk nie do zniesienia (something which is displeasing to the ear) · fi korvaraiskaus (something which is displeasing to the ear) · vi (điều) ngứa tai (something which is displeasing to the ear)