What is the meaning of elephant's ear?

noun

  • Any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries.
  • Any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries.
  • Tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber.
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