Auricle

['ɔːrɪk(ə)l] or ['ɔrɪkl]

Definition

(noun.) the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear.

(noun.) a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart.

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Definition

(n.) The external ear, or that part of the ear which is prominent from the head.

(n.) The chamber, or one of the two chambers, of the heart, by which the blood is received and transmitted to the ventricle or ventricles; -- so called from its resemblance to the auricle or external ear of some quadrupeds. See Heart.

(n.) An angular or ear-shaped lobe.

(n.) An instrument applied to the ears to give aid in hearing; a kind of ear trumpet.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Pavilion, external ear.

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Definition

n. the external ear: (pl.) the two upper cavities of the heart into which the blood comes from the veins.—adj. Aur′icled having appendages like ears.—n. Auric′ula a species of primrose also called bear's ear from the shape of its leaf.—adj. Auric′ular pertaining to the ear: known by hearing or by report.—adv. Auric′ularly.—adjs. Auric′ulate Auric′ulated ear-shaped.—Auricular confession secret told in the ear.

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