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Word Entries containing the term: “pendant
drop ear, pendant ear, pendulous ear (s) (noun); drop ears; pendant ears; pendulous ears (pl)
The folded and hanging down of the leather part of a dog's ear: The Basset dog and the Cocker Spaniel both have pendulous ears, which can be contrasted to erect or prick ears.

There are more than thirty terms used to characterize such drop ears of dogs

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pennant: pennon + pendant
1. A small narrow triangular flag displayed on boats and ships for identification and signaling.
2. A blend of pennon and pendant.
  • Pennon: A long narrow flag, usually triangular, tapering, or divided at the end, originally carried on a lance by a medieval knight.
  • Pendant: An ornament or a piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace, bracelet, or earring.
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