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
JewellJOOLEnglish
Tyson['taisən]
HesiodHES-ee-əd (English), HEE-see-əd (English)Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
Geoffroi-Medieval French
Hugh[hju:]
Vilmar-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish