cauliflower ear
noun
an ear that has been deformed by repeated injury, resulting in an irregular thickening of scar tissue.
Origin of cauliflower ear
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Words nearby cauliflower ear
caulfield,
caulicle,
cauliflory,
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cauliflower cheese,
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cauliflower fungus,
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cauline,
caulis,
caulk
British Dictionary definitions for cauliflower ear
cauliflower ear
noun
permanent swelling and distortion of the external ear as the result of ruptures of the blood vessels: usually caused by blows received in boxing
Also called: boxer's ear Technical name: aural haematoma
Medical definitions for cauliflower ear
cauliflower ear
[ kô′lĭ-flou′ər ]
n.
An ear that is swollen, hardened, and deformed from extravasation of blood following repeated blows.