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Webster 1913 Edition
Auricular
1.
Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing;
as,
. auricular
nerves2.
Told in the ear, i. e., told privately;
as,
. auricular
confession to the priestThis next chapter is a penitent confession of the king, and the strangest . . . that ever was
auricular
. Milton.
3.
Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing;
“Auricular assurance.” as,
. auricular
evidenceShak.
4.
Received by the ear; known by report.
“Auricular traditions.” Bacon.
5.
(Anat.)
Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
Auricular finger
, the little finger; so called because it can be readily introduced into the ear passage.
Webster 1828 Edition
Auricular
AURIC'ULAR
,Adj.
1.
Pertaining to the ear; within the sense of hearing; told in the ear; as auricular confession.2.
Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as auricular evidence.3.
Traditional; known by report; as auricular traditions.Definition 2025
auricular
auricular
English
Adjective
auricular (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the ear.
- Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.
- The auricular nerves were damaged.
- Told in the ear, i. e., told privately.
- auricular confession to the priest
- Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing.
- auricular evidence
- Received by the ear; known by report.
- (anatomy) Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
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Derived terms
Noun
auricular (plural auriculars)
- The little finger.
Synonyms
Translations
little finger
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Spanish
Adjective
auricular m, f (plural auriculares)
- auricular (clarification of this Spanish definition is being sought)
Derived terms
- auricular anterior
- auricular posterior
- auricular superior
Noun
auricular m (plural auriculares)