English

Alternative forms

• earbud

Noun

ear bud ‎(plural ear buds)

1. An immature ear of maize from which the threadlike silks emerge.
2. An underdeveloped mammalian ear.
3. A small earphone designed for use with portable sound systems.
4. (South Africa) A cotton swab.

Derived terms

• bud up

Translations

Anagrams

• dauber

References

• Oxford English Dictionary 2006