auricular
Speech parts
1. auricular - Noun
2. auricular - Adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing; as, auricular nerves.
Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular confession to the priest.
Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as, auricular evidence.
Received by the ear; known by report.
Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
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Examples
auricular fibrillation
my apprehension of words is auricular; I must hear what I read
an auricular confession
an auricular appendage