- plural of eardrop.
eardrops
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Becker anticipates poodle-dog is now growing, along with other so-called fire followers, like fire poppies, golden eardrops and whispering bells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
Vauquier tears the eardrops in a hurry from her ears—and there I have my drop of blood just where I should expect it to be.
From At the Villa Rose by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
The curls on her forehead danced and the amethyst eardrops twinkled; the shrug of her shoulders brought the mauve ribbons again under his notice.
From Married Life The True Romance by May Edginton
The women, who enjoyed considerable freedom in Egypt, wore various ornaments—necklaces, eardrops, and bracelets; rings of the most various shape adorned almost every finger.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Max Duncker
But why does not the painter revert to the childhood of Vulcan, when he was hiding in the glistening cavern beneath the roll of ocean, fashioning resplendent eardrops for silver-footed Thetis?
From Art Principles With Special Reference to Painting Together with Notes on the Illusions Produced by the Painter by Ernest Govett
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