"earspoon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: earspoons [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English herespon; equivalent to ear + spoon. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|herespon}} Middle English herespon, {{compound|en|ear|spoon}} ear + spoon Head templates: {{en-noun}} earspoon (plural earspoons)
  1. A very small spoon used as an earpick. Synonyms: ear-spoon, ear spoon Related terms: Bohemian earspoon Translations (very small spoon used as an earpick): Ohrlöffel (German), örslev (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-earspoon-en-noun-fhPbwi70 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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