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small-eared

small-eared

4.3
An animal with ears that are small for its head
  • adjective
  • /smɔl-ɪrd/
translation icon : de orejas pequeñas
  • Among the group, the small-eared puppy stood out for its unique look.

Examples

  • She adopted a small-eared rabbit from the animal rescue center.

  • The small-eared fox is well adapted to arid environments.

  • The small-eared bat is often found in dense forests.

  • I saw a small-eared rabbit in the garden.

  • The small-eared rabbit quickly disappeared into the tall grass.

  • She found a small-eared dog at the shelter that was perfect for her family.

  • With its small-eared features, the bat can easily navigate through dense forests.

Synonyms

short-eared
vssmall-eared
6.8

Having shorter ears than others of the same kind

has ears of generally reduced overall size rather than just shorter length

How Prominent

jug-eared
  • Offensive
1 8.2
small-eared
4.3

Surface Forms

small-eared positive

Morphology

small-eared = small + eared (transparent) = small + ear + ed

The compound combines 'small' and 'eared' (with 'eared' = 'having ears'), so the meaning 'having small ears' follows directly.

Etymology

Small-eared is simply a compound of small and eared, so it means 'having small ears'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of similar words like long-eared or big-eared, which also describe the size or shape of a creature's ears.