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earsore

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Something which is displeasing to the ear- for instance, loud noises or bad music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a. 1704, Thomas Brown, letter to Monsieur des A------- The perpetual jangling of the chimes [...] is no small earsore.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Dermatitis of the ear in water buffalo

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From ear + sore. Compare eyesore.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: korvaraiskaus — something which is displeasing to the ear
  • Vietnamese: (điều) ngứa tai — something which is displeasing to the ear
  • Vietnamese: (điều) chướng tai — something which is displeasing to the ear