Word of the Day: Auricular

Can you pronounce auricular?

Saturday, August 3, 2024

adjective 1. Relating to the ear or hearing. 2. Relating to or shaped like an auricle. "We tried to collect only seashells with a distinctive auricular shape." "This plastic surgeon specializes in auricular surgery." "My favorite pasta is orecchiette, which has an auricular appearance." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, mid-17th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings 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... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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