单词 | button ear |
释义 | > as lemmasbutton ear button ear n. (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 breeds and a fault in others. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > dog > [noun] > parts of > parts of) ear(s) prick ears1573 button ear1867 tulip ear1877 leather1883 1867 ‘Stonehenge’ Brit. Rural Sports (ed. 7) iv. ii. i. 662/2 The button ear falls in front, hiding the interior completely. 1952 A. W. Hunter Leighton's Compl. Bk. Dog (rev. ed.) 73 Unfortunately, within the last few years the ‘button’ and ‘semi-tulip’ ear have been rather prevalent. 2010 S. B. Morn Pug Our Best Friends ii. 19/1 Two ear shapes are acceptable in show Pugs. These are termed the ‘rose ear’ and the ‘button ear’. < as lemmas |
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