adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having ears that appear as though they could flap,; Having large ears clearly distinct from the head.
2. 2
   Having ears that appear as though they could flap,; Synonym of flop-eared, having large pendant ears.

   "“Thou flap-eared rabbit! I will not fail thee.”"

Synonyms

All synonyms

flop-earedhaving large pendant earslop-eared

Example

More examples

"“Thou flap-eared rabbit! I will not fail thee.”"

Etymology

From flap + eared.

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