AURICLE


Meaning of AURICLE in English

[ 'ɔ:rɪk(ə)l ]

■ noun Anatomy & Zoology

1》 the external part or pinna of the ear.

2》 an atrium of the heart.

Derivatives

auriculate adjective

Origin

ME: from L. auricula , dimin. of auris 'ear'.

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