Meaning: ear

Illustrative Context

One of his ears is bigger than the other ear.

Target Sense

• The basic, default term for the human ear.
• The generic term in most languages will also be applicable to the ears of animals, but do not select a term that can be applied only to animals. The lexeme selected must be the basic word for the human ear.
• The default sense is the physical one, referring to the part of the body, not the functional sense of the organ for the sense of hearing.
• Avoid terms specifically for the inner ear. The lexeme selected must be able to refer to the part of the ear visible outside the skull, whether or not its reference can extend to the inner ear.
• Avoid terms used primarily to refer not to the anatomical, visible ear, but to figurative senses of listening, attentiveness, or hearing.
• Give the singular form, avoiding special dual/plural formations.
• Neutral, default register: avoid technical, medical terms, and slang or jocular terms, e.g. lug.