elephant ear
noun uk/ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˌɪər/ us/ˈel.ə.fənt ˌɪr/
[ C ]象耳植物，姑婆芋
a garden plant with large heart-shaped leaves
Bergenia or elephant ears are tough plants that produce large leathery leaves which are evergreen. 虎耳草或象耳植物生命力顽强，会长出大片的革质叶，是常绿植物。
[ C ] US象耳朵（一种油炸甜食）
a sweet food made from a flat piece of pastry fried in oil, often sold and eaten at fairs
American street fair vendors commonly serve deep-fried corn dogs and elephant ears. 美国街头集市上的小贩通常会买油炸玉米热狗和象耳朵。
[ C or U ]象耳（真）菌
a type of fungus whose top has many wrinkles (= folds)
A mushroom soup made from elephant ear, black fungus, pork, onions, chicken stock and sesame oil is a speciality of Hanoi. 一道用象耳菌、黑木耳、猪肉、洋葱、鸡精和芝麻油做成的蘑菇汤是河内的特色菜。
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- For hardy undergrowth, plant elephant ears (Bergenia), hostas, and lots of lovely ferns.
- Elephant ear leaves add a spot of green to winter brown gardens.
- He sampled fries, a corn dog and an elephant ear - all cooked in healthier oil.
- Vendors sell hungry fair-goers everything from cotton candy to elephant ears.
- The fungus Gyromitra esculenta is know by a variety of common descriptive names such as "brain mushroom," "turban fungus," or "elephant ears".