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
Give auriculas and carnations abundance of air, but keep the roots rather dry to prevent damping off.
From Project Gutenberg
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