(anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance. / Mind's ear.

(anatomy) The tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum through which sound enters.

(anatomy) The cavity in the temporal bone between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains the ossicles, and which conveys sound to the cochlea.

(boxing, wrestling, sports) An ear swollen and deformed by repeated blows, common among boxers and rugby players.

(anatomy) The outer portion of the ear which includes the auricle and the ear canal and leads to the eardrum.

The bunny cactus (Opuntia microdasys), which has erect, flat branches covered prominently with bristles.

Alternative spelling of earwax

Alternative spelling of earwax

(obsolete) The little finger.

The lower, exterior, fleshy, bulbous part of the human ear. / The fleshy patch of skin below the ear tuft of a chicken.