Auricular

Auricular

ôˈrikyələr

Adjective

  • Relating to the ear or hearing.
  • Relating to or shaped like an auricle.

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Example Sentences

“We tried to collect only seashells with a distinctive auricular shape.” 

“This plastic surgeon specializes in auricular surgery.” 

“My favorite pasta is orecchiette, which has an auricular appearance.”

Word Origin

Latin, mid-17th century

Why this word?

This adjective originates from the Latin “auricula,” meaning “ear.” In human anatomy, the auricle is the projecting outer portion of the ear, also called the pinna. However, “auricular” is applied elsewhere in the human body: The heart has ear-shaped projections, called auricular appendages, coming from each atrium. They have thin walls and act as receiving rooms for blood, while the ventricles below act as pumps to move the blood away from the heart. 

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