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auricular

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/

Definition of auricular

adjective

1relating to the ear or hearing: the Catholic doctrine of the necessity of private auricular confession

2relating to or shaped like an auricle.

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin auricularis, from auricula, diminutive of auris 'ear'

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