• Earring

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -ɪərɪŋ

    Origin

    From Middle English erering, from Old English ēarhring ("ear-ring"), equivalent to ear + ring. Cognate with West Frisian earring ("earring"), Dutch oorring ("earring"), German Ohrring ("earring"), Swedish örring ("earring").

    Full definition of earring

    Noun

    earring

    (plural earrings)
    1. A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.
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