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eared

Definitions of eared
  1. adjective
    having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
    synonyms:
    auriculate, auriculated
    having auricles
    lop-eared
    having bent or drooping ears
    mouse-eared
    having ears like a mouse's
    short-eared
    having short ears
    small-eared
    having small ears
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    antonyms:
    earless
    lacking external ears
  2. adjective
    worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
    synonyms: dog-eared
    worn
    affected by wear; damaged by long use
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