# round-ear

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A human or half-human.

## Etymology
From an allusion to the round pinnae of humans, as contrasted to the long, pointed ears common in fantasy depictions of elves, fairies, and similar fictional species.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/round-ear