"open-earedness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From open-eared + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|open-eared|-ness}} open-eared + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} open-earedness (uncountable)
  1. The state of being open-eared; a willingness or interest in listening to new styles of music. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-open-earedness-en-noun-6ZCgbi6D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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