Elephant's Ear (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The alocasia 'Elephant Ear' was a beautiful addition to our garden with its stunning purple-green foliage and elegant flowers.
- As we strolled through the greenhouse, the bright elephant's ear caught my eye, its gigantic leaves unfolding like ears of an elephant.
- Some types of elephant's ear, such as Alocasia odora, produce attractive purple-brown inflorescences in addition to the magnificent leaves.
- Due to the beautiful boat-shaped spathes of elephant's ear plants, many hybrid varieties are popular in cut flower arrangements and decorations.
- As tropical perennials, most elephant's ear varieties, like the metallic-scaled elephant ear Alocasia metallica, need constant humidity to keep the stunning large leaves happy and healthy.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.