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1. (n.) auricle
the outer ear; pinna.
2. auricle
(loosely) the atrium of the heart.
3. auricle
a part like or likened to an ear.
Etymology: (1645–55; < L auri-cula the (external) ear, earlobe. See auri -2, -cle1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) auricle, atrial auricle, auricula atrii
a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
2. (noun) auricle, pinna, ear
the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Auricle
the external ear, or that part of the ear which is prominent from the head
2. (noun) Auricle
the chamber, or one of the two chambers, of the heart, by which the blood is received and transmitted to the ventricle or ventricles; -- so called from its resemblance to the auricle or external ear of some quadrupeds. See Heart
3. (noun) Auricle
an angular or ear-shaped lobe
4. (noun) Auricle
an instrument applied to the ears to give aid in hearing; a kind of ear trumpet
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