perce-oreille

French

Etymology

From perce (“pierces”) +‎ oreille (“ear”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.sɔ.ʁɛj/
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Noun

perce-oreille m (plural perce-oreilles or perce-oreille)

  1. earwig (insect)
    Synonyms: cure-oreille, forficule, pince-oreille

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