In plural. The erect pointed ears characteristic of some animals, esp. dogs; ears that are pricked up or stand erect. Formerly also occasionally in…
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释义 | the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > dog > [noun] > parts of > parts of) ear(s) (4) prick ears1573 In plural. The erect pointed ears characteristic of some animals, esp. dogs; ears that are pricked up or stand erect. Formerly also occasionally in… button ear1867 (in dogs) an ear that is erect at the base but with the tip folded forward to close the opening, regarded as a desirable characteristic in some… tulip ear1877 of a dog: see quot. 1877. leather1883 Skin; now only slang exc. spec., the skin on the ear-flap of a dog. to lose leather; to suffer abrasion of skin. Also, †a bag or pouch of skin. |
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