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ear

noun [C] (BODY PART)
 
 
/ɪər/ US  /ɪr/

Definition

A1 either of the two organs, one on each side of the head, by which people or animals hear sounds, or the piece of skin and tissue outside the head connected to this organ: The hearing in my left ear's not so good. She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. → See also auralThe ear
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