prick-eared in English

Forms: more prick-eared [comparative], most prick-eared [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From Middle English prik-eryd. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|prik-eryd}} Middle English prik-eryd Head templates: {{en-adj}} prick-eared (comparative more prick-eared, superlative most prick-eared)

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          "word": "tulip-eared"
        }
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"prick-eared" meaning in English

Adjective