auricula
Britishnoun
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Also called: bear's-ear. a widely cultivated alpine primrose, Primula auricula, with leaves shaped like a bear's ear
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another word for auricle
Etymology
Origin of auricula
C17: from New Latin, from Latin: external ear; see auricle
Example Sentences
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The fleshy auriculae protruding on either side of my head are a caricature artist’s dream.
From Salon
It turns out these pieces—also called pinnae or auricula—act like funnels: They collect, amplify and direct sound waves to the ear canal.
From Scientific American
They weaved figures from life, working in bright, steamy attics — sealed with paper to keep in the moisture — that teemed with dahlias, auriculae, tulips and caged songbirds.
From New York Times
Her neck was quite bare, and in her bosom she had a fine nosegay of tulips, roses, anemones, ranunculuses, hyacinths, and auriculas.
From Project Gutenberg
Protect stage auriculas and hyacinths from extremes of every description of weather; and tulips from hoar-frosts and heavy rains.
From Project Gutenberg
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