adj received by the ear; known by report.
2. auricular ·adj pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
3. auricular ·adj recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as, auricular evidence.
4. auricular ·adj of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing; as, auricular nerves.
5. auricular ·adj told in the ear, ·i.e., told privately; as, auricular confession to the priest.