orecchino

earring

noun oh-rehk-KEE-noh Rare

Origin: Diminutive of orecchio (ear)

Usage Note

Orecchino literally means 'little ear thing' and is the standard word for an earring. The plural orecchini is very common. Note the gender: despite referring to something worn on the ear, it is masculine. You mettere gli orecchini (put on earrings) or portare gli orecchini (wear earrings).

Examples

"Ha perso uno degli orecchini durante la festa."

Natural Translation

She lost one of her earrings during the party.

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