golden ear

English

Etymology 1

Noun

golden ear (uncountable)

  1. Naematelia aurantia, a fungus that produces yellow, frondose, gelatinous basidiocarps.

Etymology 2

Noun

golden ear (plural golden ears)

  1. (pro audio, sometimes derogatory) A person who is thought to possess special talents in hearing, having the ability to discern subtle differences in audio reproduction.
    Antonym: tin ear
  2. (audiology) An aging test subject who shows a hearing ability similar to that of younger subjects, demonstrating little to no age-related hearing loss.
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