| 释义 |
eared
I. \|i(ə)rd, |iəd\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English ered, from ere ear + -ed — more at ear I
1. : having ears; usually : having external ears especially of a specified character — often used in combination
< long-eared >
< pink-eared >
< flop-eared >
2. : having projecting processes: as
a. : having tufts of feathers resembling ears in form or position
< an eared owl >
b. of a heraldic shield : having small triangular projections at the two upper corners
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English ered, past participle of eren to ear — more at ear IV
1. of cereal plants : having ears usually of a specified character
< eared wheat stalks bending in the breeze >
— used chiefly in combination
< golden-eared grain >
< full-eared corn >
2. : being in ear : come into ear
< an eared field of corn > |