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ear tuft

ear tuft
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eer tuhft]
    • /ɪər tʌft/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eer tuhft]
    • /ɪər tʌft/

Definitions of ear tuft words

  • noun ear tuft a tuft of long feathers above the eyes of some owls and other birds that becomes erect when the bird is excited or afraid but is not used in hearing. 1
  • noun ear tuft (biology) In birds, a skin projection covered in feathers appearing on the sides of the head, near the ears. 0

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Parts of speech for Ear tuft

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ear tuft popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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