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Meaning of earflare | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A kind of earspool (short cylindrical ear ornament) worn by high-status Maya.

Examples

“A Maya figure is depicted with earflares, a type of ear ornament.”
“The earflares, with long central shafts, reflect his high status.”
“Each of the lords is already dressed in jade earflares, Jester God crowns, collars, wristlets, knee bands, and feathered anklets studded with jade beads.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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