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cauliflower ear
noun
: an ear that is permanently damaged and swollen after being hit many times
Full Definition of CAULIFLOWER EAR
: an ear deformed from injury and excessive growth of reparative tissue
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First Known Use of CAULIFLOWER EAR
1904
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cauliflower ear
noun cau·li·flow·er ear \ˌkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r-, ˌkäl-i-\
Medical Definition of CAULIFLOWER EAR
: an ear deformed from injury and excessive growth of reparative tissue
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