elephant ear



elephant ear

1. Any of several varieties of plants that have large, heart-shaped leaves. A: "Look at those enormous leaves!" B: "Oh wow! I guess that's an elephant ear."
2. A puff pastry that is shaped like a palm leaf. Also known as a "palmier." I know I should be eating better, but I couldn't resist getting an elephant ear at the bakery for breakfast.
See also: ear, elephant

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tamandanitah-mahn-DAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Tacitotah-CHEE-to (Italian), tah-THEE-to (Spanish), tah-SEE-to (Latin American Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Allannahə-LAN-əEnglish (Rare)
Vladilen-Russian
JaquelynJAK-ə-linEnglish (Rare)
VerÓNicabe-RO-nee-kahSpanish