Auricle

usgb/ˈɔːrɪkl/
noun

The outer part of the ear that catches sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

He was listening with his auricles tilted towards the speaker for a better understanding.
Visual representation of "auricle" - The outer part of the ear that catches sound waves and directs them into the ear canal

Often appears as...

  • pierced auricle
  • large auricle
noun

A small muscular pouch present in the heart adjacent to the atrium.

The auricle plays an essential role in the functioning of the heart by storing blood coming from the body and sending it to the ventricles.
Visual representation of "auricle" - A small muscular pouch present in the heart adjacent to the atrium

Often appears as...

  • left auricle
  • right auricle

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Technical

noun

A structure that slightly overlaps like an ear or earlobe on plants, animals, or objects.

The snail's auricle projects out, directing it towards the source of food.
Visual representation of "auricle" - A structure that slightly overlaps like an ear or earlobe on plants, animals, or objects

Often appears as...

  • snail's auricle
  • anemone auricle
noun

The outer part of the ear that catches sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

He was listening with his auricles tilted towards the speaker for a better understanding.
Visual representation of "auricle" - The outer part of the ear that catches sound waves and directs them into the ear canal

Often appears as...

  • pierced auricle
  • large auricle
noun

A small muscular pouch present in the heart adjacent to the atrium.

The auricle plays an essential role in the functioning of the heart by storing blood coming from the body and sending it to the ventricles.
Visual representation of "auricle" - A small muscular pouch present in the heart adjacent to the atrium

Often appears as...

  • left auricle
  • right auricle

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A structure that slightly overlaps like an ear or earlobe on plants, animals, or objects.

The snail's auricle projects out, directing it towards the source of food.
Visual representation of "auricle" - A structure that slightly overlaps like an ear or earlobe on plants, animals, or objects

Often appears as...

  • snail's auricle
  • anemone auricle
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Body Part

Refers specifically to the visible external part of the ear.

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She admired her grandmother’s auricle, adorned with traditional earrings.
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Sound Direction

Emphasizes auricle’s role in capturing sound waves for hearing.

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Turn your auricle towards the sound to hear it more clearly.
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Descriptor Use

Often paired with descriptive words about size or appearance.

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He had a small, neatly shaped auricle that was barely noticeable under his hair.
Visual representation of the word "Auricle"

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