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Henry's pocket

noun

Etymology

Etymology uncertain.

Definitions

  1. The cutaneous marginal pouch in the ear of an animal, especially a cat or dog.

    • If you examine a dog's ear very gently, you will find a little fold of skin ... known as Henry's pocket
    • [M]ites can be seen ... in Henry's pocket of the ear (especially in cats)
    • The small folds of skin found inside cats' ears are called 'Henry's pockets'

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA