ears

/ɪəz/ · noun

Meaning

The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
A police informant.
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.
That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle.
To take in with the ears; to hear.
To hold by the ears.
The fruiting body of a grain plant.
To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
To plough.

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