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earbob

American  
[eer-bob] / ˈɪərˌbɒb /

noun

Southern and South Midland U.S.

  1. an earring or eardrop.

Etymology

Origin of earbob

First recorded in 1640–50; ear 1 + bob 2

Example Sentences

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Her hand twisted and twisted one gold earbob nervously.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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