1. auricle(n = noun.body) atrial auricle, auricula atrii - a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart;
is a kind of pocket, pouch
is a part of atrium cordis, atrium of the heart
Derived form adjective auricular3
2. auricle(n = noun.body) ear, pinna - the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear;
is a kind of cartilaginous structure
is a part of external ear, outer ear
has parts: ear lobe, earlobe, tragus
has particulars: cauliflower ear
Derived forms adjective auricular2, adjective auriculate1
1. The external ear, or that part of the ear which is prominent from the head. [1913 Webster]
2. An angular or ear-shaped lobe. [1913 Webster]
3. An instrument applied to the ears to give aid in hearing; a kind of ear trumpet. Mansfield. [1913 Webster]
auricle, n. Anat.
1 a a small muscular pouch on the surface of each atrium of the heart. b the atrium itself.
2 the external ear of animals. Also called PINNA.
3 an appendage shaped like the ear.
Etymology:
AURICULA
N hearing, audition, auscultation, eavesdropping, audibility, acute ear, nice ear, delicate ear, quick ear, sharp ear, correct ear, musical ear, ear for music, ear, auricle, lug, acoustic organs, auditory apparatus, eardrum, tympanum, tympanic membrane, ear trumpet, speaking trumpet, hearing aid, stethoscope, earshot, hearing distance, hearing, hearing range, sound, carrying distance, telephone, phone, telephone booth, intercom, house phone, radiotelephone, radiophone, wireless, wireless telephone, mobile telephone, car radio, police radio, two-way radio, walkie-talkie, handie-talkie, citizen's band, CB, amateur radio, ham radio, short-wave radio, police band, ship-to-shore radio, airplane radio, control tower communication, (communication), electronic devices, phonograph, gramophone, megaphone, phonorganon, microphone, directional microphone, mike, hand mike, lapel microphone, phonograph needle, stylus, diamond stylus, pickup, reading head (electronic devices), hearer, auditor, listener, eavesdropper, listener-in, auditory, audience, otology, otorhinolaryngology, otologist, otorhinolaryngologist, hearing, auditory, auricular, acoustic, phonic, arrectis auribus, Int, hark, hark ye!, hear!, list, listen!, O yes!, Oyez!, listen up, listen here!, hear ye!, attention!, achtung.