Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouse-ear
noun
/ˈmaʊsˌɪr/
Definition
A common name for several plants that have leaves resembling a mouse’s ears.
Examples
- The gardener added mouse-ear to the flowerbed for its unique texture.
- Mouse-ear plants are often used as ground cover in shaded areas.
- While hiking, we spotted a patch of mouse-ear blooming near the stream.
Meaning
Mouse-ear refers to flowering plants that typically have small, rounded, fuzzy leaves and are often found in gardens or lawns.
Synonyms
- mouse-ear chickweed
- mouse-ear hawkweed
