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ear pick

noun

Definition of ear pick 

: a device often of precious metal for removing wax or foreign bodies from the ear

First Known Use of ear pick

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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ear pick

noun

Medical Definition of ear pick 

: a device for removing wax or foreign bodies from the ear

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