earsore

English

Etymology

From ear +‎ sore. Compare eyesore.

Noun

earsore (plural earsores)

  1. Something which is displeasing to the ear- for instance, loud noises or bad music.
    • Sir Thomas Browne
      The perpetual jangling of the chimes […] is no small earsore.
  2. Dermatitis of the ear in water buffalo

References
  • earsore. (n.d.). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. Retrieved July 17, 2008, from Dictionary.com
  • earsore. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. Elsevier, Inc. Retrieved July 17, 2008, from TheFreeDictionary.com

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