lamb's ears
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noun plural but usually singular in constructionDefinition of LAMB'S EARS
: a widely cultivated perennial southwest Asian herb (Stachys byzantina syn. S. olympica) of the mint family having leaves covered with densely matted hairs
First Known Use of LAMB'S EARS
1930
lamb's ears
(Concise Encyclopedia)Widely cultivated perennial herb (Stachys byzantina, or S. olympica) of the mint family, native to South Asia. Covered with densely matted hairs, its silver-green leaves, which provide a pleasing contrast to green leaves and to bright- or soft-coloured flowers, make lamb's ears a hardy favourite in perennial gardens of the northeastern U.S.
Variants of LAMB'S EARS
lamb's ears or lamb's ear
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