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Ear

/ɪə̯/

The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.

📖 Definitions of "Ear"

noun
  1. 1

    The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.

  2. 2

    The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.

  3. 3

    A police informant.

  4. 4

    The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.

    "a good ear for music"

verb
  1. 1

    To take in with the ears; to hear.

  2. 2

    To hold by the ears.

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