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of a body part
: having a hole that was made so that a piece of jewelry can be worn through it
She has pierced ears.
a pierced nose/navel
2
: having holes made in one or more parts of your body so you can wear jewelry in them
a tattooed and pierced musician
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“Pierced.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pierced. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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