: having ears that droop

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lop-eared was in 1687

Dictionary Entries Near lop-eared

Cite this Entry

“Lop-eared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lop-eared. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lop-eared

adjective
ˈläp-ˈi(ə)rd
: having ears that droop
a lop-eared rabbit
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!