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auricular

/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/

/əˈrɪkjələr/

auricularnoun

auriculars

/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/

/ɔˈrɪkjələr/

Rare; chiefly ornithological or anatomical: a structure that covers or protects the ear opening.

Definitions

A feather, flap, or other structure that covers or protects the ear opening of a bird or other animal.

The owl's prominent auriculars help funnel sound toward its eardrums.

Synonyms

auricularadjective

more auricular

Comp.

most auricular

Super.

/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/

/əˈrɪkjələr/

Translations

The auricular therapy involves stimulating points on the ear.

Ушная терапия включает стимуляцию точек на ухе.

Definitions

Relating to the ear or hearing.

The auricular nerves are responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain.

Shaped like an ear or earlobe.

The auricular leaves of the plant gave it a unique appearance.

Anatomy: Relating to an auricle of the heart or to a comparable ear-shaped appendage in an organism.

Auricular fibrillation is now more commonly called atrial fibrillation.

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