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ear⋅bob

  [eer-bob]
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–noun Southern and South Midland U.S.
an earring or eardrop.
Origin:
1640–50; ear 1 + bob 2
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ear·bob   (îr'bŏb')   
n.   Chiefly Southern U.S.
See earring.
ear·ring   (îr'rĭng, îr'ĭng)   
n.  An ornament worn on or pendent from the ear, especially the earlobe. Also called regionally earbob.
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