auricle

noun
UK: /ˈɔːrɪkl/
US: /ˈɔːrɪkl/

  1. The visible part of the ear that sticks out from the side of the head.

    1. The auricle helps to collect sounds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shape of the auricle allows us to perceive where sounds come from. [ ] [ ]

  2. A chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into a ventricle.

    1. The right auricle receives blood from the body. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor listened carefully to the sounds of the auricle during the examination. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pinna atrium

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "auricle" in English means: The visible part of the ear that sticks out from the side of the head., A chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into a ventricle..

The phonetic transcription of "auricle" is /ˈɔːrɪkl/ in British English and /ˈɔːrɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "auricle": pinna, atrium.

Example usage of "auricle": "The auricle helps to collect sounds.". More examples on the page.