"earflare" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: earflares [plural]
Etymology: From ear + flare. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ear|flare}} ear + flare Head templates: {{en-noun}} earflare (plural earflares)
  1. A kind of earspool (short cylindrical ear ornament) worn by high-status Maya.
    Sense id: en-earflare-en-noun-gINbL0En Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Jewelry

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