ear pick

noun

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

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This set also comes with an ear pick and blackhead remover. —

Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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ear pick

noun

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

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