auricular meaning

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auricular (adjective): of or relating to near the ear.

auricular has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

auricular as an adjective

  1. of or relating to near the ear

    Synonyms: otic

    Related forms: auricle

  2. relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing
    • my apprehension of words is auricular; I must hear what I read
    • an auricular confession
    • an auricular appendage

    Related forms: auricle

  3. pertaining to an auricle of the heart
    • auricular fibrillation

    Related forms: auricle

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in AR · 9-letter words

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