auricular
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auricular
- /ɔːˈɹɪk.jʊl.ə/ UK
- /ɔˈɹɪk.jə.lɚ/ US
Rhymes with -ɪkjʊlə(ɹ)
Where it comes from
Late Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin auriculāris, from auricula (“the external ear; the ear”) + -āris (“-ar”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to auricle + -ar. Doublet of auricularis.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to the ear.
[…] our performances are pastimes jocular,
To please the auricular organ and the ocular.
Similar: otic
- Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing. The auricular nerves were damaged.
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Told to the ear; told privately.
auricular confession to the priest
Similar: otic
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Recognized by the ear; understood by the sense of hearing.
auricular evidence
Similar: otic
- Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
- Pertaining to a style of ornamental decoration, originating in Northern Europe in the first half of the 17th century, that uses softly flowing abstract shapes in relief some of which bear a resemblance to the human ear; commonly used in silverware, picture frames, and architecture.
noun auriculars
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The little finger, the outermost and smallest finger of the hand.
Yet see! my glad Auricular
Redeems thee (though dissolv’d) a Star,[…]
Similar: ear finger, fourth finger, little finger, mercurial finger, pinkie
- The ear. A pound of dynamite Explodes in his auriculars It’s not a pleasant sight— We’ll spare you the particulars.
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adj of or pertaining to the ear
| Español | auricular |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 耳的 ěr de |
| Deutsch | Ohren- |
| Русский | ушно́й ušnój |
| العربية | أُذُنِيّ ʔuḏuniyy |
noun little finger
| Français | auriculaire |
|---|---|
| Italiano | auricolare |
| العربية | خِنْصِر ḵinṣir |
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