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lamb's ears
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
: a perennial southwest Asian herb (Stachys byzantina synonym S. lanata) of the mint family widely cultivated for its ornamental soft leaves densely covered with silver- or grayish-white hairs
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This design also features a range of leaf shapes, sizes, colors, and textures with exotic caladiums, fuzzy lamb's ears, and rugged coneflowers, ensuring plenty of visual appeal throughout the growing season.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
Plantings include hosta, hydrangea, lamb's ears, clematis, herbs and more.
—Julie Washington, cleveland, 6 July 2020
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First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Lamb's ears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamb%27s%20ears. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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lamb's ears
singular or plural noun
: a widely grown Asian herb of the mint family having leaves covered with fuzzy silver-white hairs
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