Definition

The Norwegian word for "ear," apparently exciting enough to warrant an Urban Dictionary entry. It's literally just basic anatomy vocabulary in a Scandinavian language, but here we are. Useful if you're planning to compliment or insult someone's auditory appendages while visiting Oslo.

Example Usage

"I'm learning Norwegian and just discovered øre means ear—sounds way cooler than the English version."

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=%C3%98re&defid=15389163)

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