pointed ears

Fairy head trait

Pointed ears are ears that taper to a tip rather than curving smoothly, associated in fantasy and folklore with elves, fairies, Vulcans, and other nonhuman beings.

The feature signals otherworldliness or supernatural origin: She wore prosthetic pointed ears to the convention.

In real life, pointed ears occur as a minor anatomical variation sometimes called Stahl's ear or Darwin's tubercle.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G