tragus

noun tra·gus \ˈtrā-gəs\

plural tra·gi \-ˌgī, -ˌjī\

Definition of TRAGUS

: the prominence in front of the external opening of the outer ear

New Latin, from Greek tragos, a part of the ear, literally, goat

First Known Use: circa 1693

Medical Dictionary

noun tra·gus \ˈtrā-gəs\

plural tra·gi \-ˌgī, -ˌjī\

: a small projection in front of the external opening of the ear

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