First Known Use: 15th century
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auricle
noun au·ri·cle \ˈȯr-i-kəl\
Definition of AURICLE
1
a : an atrium of a heart b : pinna 1 c : an anterior ear-shaped pouch in each atrium of the human heart
2
: an angular or ear-shaped lobe, process, or appendage
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Origin of AURICLE
Latin auricula, from diminutive of auris ear — more at ear
AURICLES Defined for Kids
auricle
noun au·ri·cle \ˈȯr-i-kəl\
Definition of AURICLE for Kids
: atrium
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auricle
noun au·ri·cle \ˈȯr-i-kəl\
Medical Definition of AURICLE
1
a : pinna b : an atrium of the heart
2
: an angular or ear-shaped anatomical lobe or process (as an auricular appendage of the heart)
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