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auricle

noun

/ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

outer ear, pinna, earflap

inner ear, cochlea

left auricle, right auricle, auricle structure, auricle anatomy

A thing that is known or proved to be true

The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system, network, or process to handle...

The ability to work quickly and skillfully with hands or mind.

A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund or employer.

the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness

freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action