"Bohemian earspoon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bohemian earspoons [plural]
Etymology: The weapon originated in Bohemia, the two protruding stops or lugs at the base of the weapon's head were likened to ears, and the entire spearhead with ears was fancifully likened to an earspoon (“ear pick”). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bohemian earspoon (plural Bohemian earspoons)
  1. (historical) A polearm with a long, broad, socketed spearhead, with a guard of two outward-protruding "ears" at the base of the head, used for hunting and in combat. Wikipedia link: Bohemian earspoon Tags: historical Synonyms: Bohemian ear-spoon, Bohemian ear spoon Translations (weapon): ušatá sudlice (Czech), Böhmischer Ohrlöffel (German)

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