auricle
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1. the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear (noun.body)
hyponym | : | cauliflower ear, |
definition | : | an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | ear lobe, earlobe, |
definition | : | the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | tragus, |
definition | : | a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear (noun.body) |
2. a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart (noun.body)
hypernym | : | pocket, pouch, |
definition | : | (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) (noun.body) |
3. the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear (noun.body)
derivation | : | auricular, |
definition | : | relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing (adj.pert) |
4. a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart (noun.body)
derivation | : | auricular, |
definition | : | pertaining to an auricle of the heart (adj.pert) |
5. the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear (noun.body)
derivation | : | auricular, |
definition | : | relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing (adj.pert) |
6. a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart (noun.body)
derivation | : | auricular, |
definition | : | pertaining to an auricle of the heart (adj.pert) |
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