Word of the Day: Auricular
Adjective
1. Relating to the ear or hearing.
2. Relating to or shaped like an auricle.
Example Sentences.
1. "We tried to collect only seashells with a distinctive auricular shape."
2. "This plastic surgeon specializes in auricular surgery."
3. "My favorite pasta is orecchiette, which has an auricular appearance."
Word Origin.
Latin, mid-17th century
This adjective originates from the Latin "auricula," meaning "ear." In human anatomy, the auricle is the projecting outer portion of the ear, also called the pinna.
Adjective
1. Relating to the ear or hearing.
2. Relating to or shaped like an auricle.
Example Sentences.
1. "We tried to collect only seashells with a distinctive auricular shape."
2. "This plastic surgeon specializes in auricular surgery."
3. "My favorite pasta is orecchiette, which has an auricular appearance."
Word Origin.
Latin, mid-17th century
This adjective originates from the Latin "auricula," meaning "ear." In human anatomy, the auricle is the projecting outer portion of the ear, also called the pinna.
Word of the Day: Auricular
Adjective
1. Relating to the ear or hearing.
2. Relating to or shaped like an auricle.
Example Sentences.
1. "We tried to collect only seashells with a distinctive auricular shape."
2. "This plastic surgeon specializes in auricular surgery."
3. "My favorite pasta is orecchiette, which has an auricular appearance."
Word Origin.
Latin, mid-17th century
This adjective originates from the Latin "auricula," meaning "ear." In human anatomy, the auricle is the projecting outer portion of the ear, also called the pinna.
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