elephant's ear

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Noun elephant's ear has 2 senses

alocasia, elephant's ear, elephant ear - any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries
--₁ is a kind of arum, aroid
--₁ is a member of genus Alocasia
--₁ has particulars: giant taro, Alocasia macrorrhiza
conacaste, elephant's ear, Enterolobium cyclocarpa - tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber
--₂ is a kind of tree
--₂ is a member of Enterolobium, genus Enterolobium

Elephant's Ear

Noun:

1. A large tropical plant, commonly known as a colocasia, with heart-shaped leaves resembling the ears of an elephant.

Example sentence: The lush green elephant's ear plants added a touch of exotic beauty to the garden.

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2. A pastry made in the shape of an elephant's ear, typically coated with cinnamon and sugar.

Example sentence: I couldn't resist buying a crispy elephant's ear from the bakery.

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3. A deformity in the ear shape resembling that of an elephant, often associated with genetic conditions.

Example sentence: The doctor explained that the infant's elephant's ear was a result of a genetic mutation.

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4. A popular name for the African elephant due to the distinctive shape and size of its ears.

Example sentence: The elephant's ear allowed the African elephant to cool off by fanning itself.

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5. A colloquial term for a large, clumsy, or awkward person.

Example sentence: John's towering height made him quite the elephant's ear among his friends.

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Elephant's Ear