auricula

/ ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə /

noun

1. Also calledbear's-ear a widely cultivated alpine primrose, Primula auricula, with leaves shaped like a bear's ear
2. another word for auricle

Word History and Origins

Origin of auricula¹

C17: from New Latin, from Latin: external ear; see auricle

Example Sentences

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