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ele·phant ear
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alocasia, elephant's ear, elephant earnoun
any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries
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elephant ear
Elephant ear can refer to one of the following: 1. A type of large, broad plant commonly known as Elephant Ear plant. These tropical plants, belonging to several species including Colocasia, Alocasia, and Xanthosoma, are known for their large, heart-shaped leaves that can often resemble the ears of an elephant. 2. In culinary terms, an Elephant Ear is a type of fried dough pastry that is typically coated in sugar or cinnamon. They are thin, crispy, and often shaped somewhat like an elephant's ear, hence their name. The context of the conversation or text determines which of these definitions is being referred to.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of elephant ear in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of elephant ear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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