pierced ear

pierced ear
pierced ear «peerst, pihrst»,
an earlobe punctured to insert an earring or similar ornament.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • ear — [[t]ɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ ears 1) N COUNT Your ears are the two parts of your body, one on each side of your head, with which you hear sounds. He whispered something in her ear... I m having my ears pierced. 2) N SING: with supp, usu N for n If you… …   English dictionary

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