English Explanatory Dictionary

earhole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The outer aperture of the ear; the entrance to the ear canal.
  2. A puncture in the ear, usually in the earlobe, such as for earrings.
  3. An opening in a head-covering, such as a hat or helmet, for the ears.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

earhole earholes

Etymology

From Middle English ere hol, herehole, equivalent to ear + hole.

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