red-eared1
/ˈrɛdɪəd/adjective
Of wheat or maize: having reddish ears.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Oldenburg (c1619–1677), scientific correspondent and secretary of the Royal Society. From red + eared.
red-eared2
/ˈrɛdɪəd/adjective
Chiefly in the names of animals, especially birds: having red ears or red markings behind the eyes.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Latham (1740–1837), naturalist. From red + eared.