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earlike

earlike

5.8
Has the shape of an ear
  • adjective
  • /ˈɪrˌlaɪk/
translation icon : en forma de oreja
  • The fossil showed an earlike structure on the side of the skull.

Examples

  • Some mushrooms have an earlike shape that makes them easy to identify.

  • The artist sculpted an earlike ornament to decorate the vase.

  • The plant has earlike leaves that stand out.

  • Her earlike features make her look unique.

  • The earlike shape of the ancient artifact resembled an actual ear, drawing curiosity from visitors.

  • The chef garnished the dish with a mushroom that had a distinct earlike appearance, making it visually appealing.

  • The sculpture featured an earlike design that captured the attention of art enthusiasts in the gallery.

Synonyms

ear-shaped
vsearlike
1 4.6

A thing that looks like the outer part of an ear

is used more generally for resemblance rather than only exact outline
ear-like
vsearlike
5.1

Having a small curved shape like an ear

is the unhyphenated written form with the same meaning
auriform
vsearlike
  • Specialized
9.9

Shaped like an ear

is the plain everyday adjective rather than the technical term

How Ear-Shaped

earlike
5.8
lobed
6.5
curved
6 1.0
rounded
1 2.4
flat
797 1.0

Surface Forms

earlike positive

Morphology

earlike = ear (transparent) = ear + like

The meaning is clearly derived from 'ear' with the suffix '-like' indicating resemblance or shape.

Etymology

Earlike comes from ear ('the part of the body you hear with') and -like ('similar to'). So, earlike means 'shaped like an ear', which is why we use it for things with a curved or ear-shaped form.