• Auricular

    Pronunciation

    Origin

    From Latin auricularis, from auricula + -aris.

    The finger is so called because it can be readily introduced into the ear passage.

    Full definition of auricular

    Adjective

    auricular

    1. Of or pertaining to the ear
    2. Of or pertaining to the sense of hearingThe auricular nerves were damaged.
    3. Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular confession to the priest.
    4. Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as, auricular evidence.
    5. Received by the ear; known by report.
    6. (anatomy) Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.

    Synonyms

    Noun

    auricular

    (plural auriculars)
    1. The little finger.
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