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ear⋅plug

  [eer-pluhg]
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–noun
a plug of soft, pliable material inserted into the opening of the outer ear, esp. to keep out water or noise.
Origin:
1900–05; ear 1 + plug
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ear·plug   (îr'plŭg')   
n.  

  1. An object made of a soft, pliable material, such as cotton or rubber, and fitted into the ear canal to block the entry of water or sound.

  2. An earphone, especially one that fits into the ear.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ear·plug
Pronunciation: -"pl&g
Function: noun
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as tokeep out water or deaden sound)
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Encyclopedia

earplug

type of ear ornament usually inserted in pierced and distended earlobes and generally worn by traditional peoples. Earplugs were the direct forerunners of today's pierced earrings.

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