mouse-ear

English

/ˈmaʊsɪə/

noun
Definitions
  • A type of small hawkweed native to Eurasia (), commonly found on dry grasslands.
  • A plant of the genus Cerastium ().
  • A forget-me-not (genus Myosotis).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mousere (a hunter of mice) compound from English mouse (computing) + English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ).

Origin

English

ear

Gloss

fruiting body of grain, auditory organ

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