earhole

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

earhole (plural earholes)

1. The outer aperture of the ear; the entrance to the ear canal.

   What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill?

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.

Translations

outer aperture of the ear

• Finnish: korva-aukko
• Greek:

  Ancient: κύαρ n (kúar)

• Ingrian: korvareikä

puncture

• Chinese:

  Cantonese: 耳窿 (ji⁵ lung^4-1)

• Finnish: korvareikä

opening in head covering

• Finnish: korvanreikä