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earplug

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earplug /ˈɪəplʌɡ /
(earplugs) noun
1 a piece of wax, foam, or other soft material placed in the ear as protection against noise, water, or cold air:
it is noisy here and earplugs are definitely an advantage.
2 historical an ornament worn in the lobe of the ear.