Auricle

awr′i-kl, n. the external ear: ( pl. ) the two upper cavities of the heart into which the blood comes from the veins.— adj. Aur′icled , having appendages like ears.— n. Auric′ula , a species of primrose, also called bear's ear, from the shape of its leaf.— adj. Auric′ular , pertaining to the ear: known by hearing, or by report.— adv. Auric′ularly .— adjs. Auric′ulate , Auric′ulated , ear-shaped.— Auricular confe ion , secret, told in the ear. [L. auricula , dim. of auris , the ear.]