"earnut" meaning in English

See earnut in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: earnuts [plural], ear nut [alternative]
Etymology: From ear + nut. Etymology templates: {{com|en|ear|nut}} ear + nut Head templates: {{en-noun}} earnut (plural earnuts)
  1. A finding that attaches to the back of an earring to keep it securely fixed on the ear. Categories (topical): Jewelry
    Sense id: en-earnut-en-noun-LkfFqYxd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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            "Human",
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        "A finding that attaches to the back of an earring to keep it securely fixed on the ear."
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