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AURICLE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("auricle" is a kind of...):
cartilaginous structure (body structure given shape by cartilage)
Meronyms (parts of "auricle"):
ear lobe; earlobe (the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear)
tragus (a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "auricle"):
cauliflower ear (an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers)
Holonyms ("auricle" is a part of...):
external ear; outer ear (the part of the ear visible externally)
Derivation:
auricular (relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing)
auriculate (having auricles)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
Synonyms:
atrial auricle; auricle; auricula atrii
Classified under:
Nouns denoting body parts
Hypernyms ("auricle" is a kind of...):
pocket; pouch ((anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican))
Holonyms ("auricle" is a part of...):
atrium cordis; atrium of the heart (the upper chamber of each half of the heart)
Derivation:
auricular (pertaining to an auricle of the heart)
