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eared

ea·red

UK/ɪəd/ US/ɪ(ə)ɹd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down

  • “a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down” Clifton Fadiman
  • “an old book with dog-eared pages”
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2.

having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination

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Origin

From ear + -ed.

Phrases

  • bare-eared squirrel monkey
  • bat-eared fox
  • blue-eared kingfisher
  • chestnut-eared bunting
  • dog eared
  • eared leafhopper
  • eared owl
  • eared seal

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