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Earring

An ornament consisting of a ring passed through the lobe of the ear, with or without a pendant.

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Eardrop 76% connected

A pendant for the ear; an earring; as, a pair of eardrops.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jewellery 76% connected

See Jewelry.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jewelry 76% connected

The art or trade of a jeweler.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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