lop-eared

Having pendant auricles

Lop-eared describes an animal whose ears hang down loosely rather than standing erect: a lop-eared rabbit, a lop-eared hound.

The trait is characteristic of certain breeds, particularly rabbits and dogs.

Occasionally applied to people with prominent or drooping ears, though this use is uncommon and mildly humorous.

breeds

rabbit

Long-eared lagomorph

  • bunnyInformal term for rabbit
  • BeagleHistoric British survey ship

Bloodhound

appearance

floppy

Lacking rigidity, bending easily

hanging · dangling · flopping · relaxed · velvety · silky · fuzzy · furry

endearing

cute

Attractively charming

lovable · cuddly · darling · endearing · precious · appealing · winsome · gentle · docile · tame

breeding

domesticated

Bred under human care

fancy · selective · husbandry · lineage · standard · registered · breeder · hutch · warren · litter

Categories
  • lop rabbits
  • ear types
Opposites
ear carriage/position

lop-earedprick-eared

With upstanding pointed ears

pricked · earless · perked · cropped

Family

ear, ears, lop, eared, lopping, lopped, lops

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G