Earring

/ˈɪərɪŋ/ noun

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear, usually attached through a small hole or clip.

A compound of 'ear' and 'ring', literally meaning 'ring for the ear'. The idea of decorating ears with rings and drops is thousands of years old across many cultures.

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