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auricular
UK
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/
US
/əˈrɪkjələr/
Translations
auriculars
pl
UK
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/
US
/ɔˈrɪkjələr/
Rare; chiefly ornithological or anatomical: a structure that covers or protects the ear opening.
The owl's prominent auriculars help funnel sound toward its eardrums.
Les tectrices auriculaires proéminentes de la chouette aident à diriger le son vers ses tympans.
more auricular
Comp.
most auricular
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/
US
/əˈrɪkjələr/
The auricular nerves are responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain.
Les nerfs auriculaires sont responsables de la transmission des signaux sonores au cerveau.
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The owl's prominent auriculars help funnel sound toward its eardrums.
The auricular nerves are responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain.
The auricular leaves of the plant gave it a unique appearance.
Auricular fibrillation is now more commonly called atrial fibrillation.