noun.
An ornament worn on or pendent from the ear, especially the earlobe.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A ring or other ornament, usually of gold or silver, and with or without precious stones, worn at the ear, the usual means of attachment being the ring itself, or a hook or projection which forms a part of it, passing through the lobe.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
An ornament consisting of a ring passed through the lobe of the ear, with or without a pendant.
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noun.
jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
Word Usage
"The story of a can turning into a girl, needing to be infused with carbon dioxide from kissing to survive, then turns back into a can when her tab earring is pressed."