auricular
au·ric·u·lar
auricular · auriculars
The little finger, the outermost and smallest finger of the handThe little finger, the outermost and smallest finger of the hand.
UK/ɔːˈɹɪk.jʊl.ə/US/ɔˈɹɪk.jə.lɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesThe little finger, the outermost and smallest finger of the hand.
(humorous)The ear.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Late Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin auriculāris, from auricula (“the external eaLate Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin auriculāris, from auricula (“the external ear; the ear”) + -āris (“-ar”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to auricle + -ar. Doublet of auricularis.
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Forms
plural: auriculars| Singular | auricular |
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regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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