The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Auricula aurismidae — Midas s ear Mi das s ear [See {Midas}.] (Zo[ o]l.) A pulmonate mollusk ({Auricula aurismid[ae]} or {Ellobium aurismid[ae]}); so called from resemblance to a human ear. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mangroves of the Straits of Malacca — The Mangroves of the Straits of Malacca are found along the coast of Singapore, Thailand, and Northern Sumatra. These tropical mangrove forests are highly diverse, and are important wetlands with high conservation values. There are two Ramsar… … Wikipedia
midas's-ear — ˈmīdəsə̇ˈzi(ə)r noun (plural midas s ears) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: after King Midas : an Old World snail (Ellobium aurismidae) … Useful english dictionary
