Auricular

[ɒ:'rikjulә]

Definition

(adj.) pertaining to an auricle of the heart; 'auricular fibrillation' .

(adj.) relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing; 'my apprehension of words is auricular; I must hear what I read'- George Santayana; 'an auricular confession'; 'an auricular appendage' .

Edited by Janet--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing; as, auricular nerves.

(a.) Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular confession to the priest.

(a.) Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as, auricular evidence.

(a.) Received by the ear; known by report.

(a.) Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.

Edited by Claudette