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Definition of cauliflower ear
: an ear deformed from injury and excessive growth of reparative tissue
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cauliflower ear
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of cauliflower ear
: an ear that is permanently damaged and swollen after being hit many times
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cauliflower ear
nouncau·li·flow·er ear | \ ˌkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r-, ˌkäl-i- 
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\Medical Definition of cauliflower ear
: an ear deformed from injury and excessive growth of reparative tissue
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The first known use of cauliflower ear was in 1904
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