Definition of cauliflower ear
: an ear deformed from injury and excessive growth of reparative tissue
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At his door stood the man with the cauliflower ears and neck tattoo of a swastika.
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First Known Use of cauliflower ear
1904
CAULIFLOWER EAR Defined for English Language Learners
cauliflower ear
Definition of cauliflower ear for English Language Learners
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: an ear that is permanently damaged and swollen after being hit many times
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medical Definition of cauliflower ear
: an ear deformed from injury and excessive growth of reparative tissue
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