earphone

English

noun
Definitions
  • A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

Etymology

Compound from English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ) + English phone (sound).

Origin

English

phone

Gloss

sound

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

音

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