small-eared
4.3
An animal with ears that are small for its head
- adjective
- /smɔl-ɪrd/
:
de orejas pequeñas
- Among the group, the small-eared puppy stood out for its unique look.
Examples
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She adopted a small-eared rabbit from the animal rescue center.
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The small-eared fox is well adapted to arid environments.
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The small-eared bat is often found in dense forests.
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I saw a small-eared rabbit in the garden.
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The small-eared rabbit quickly disappeared into the tall grass.
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She found a small-eared dog at the shelter that was perfect for her family.
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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
Surface Forms
small-eared positive
Morphology
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.