Auricular

/ɔːˈrɪkjələr/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the ear or ears, particularly concerning hearing or the auricle of the heart.

Etymology

From Latin 'auricularis,' derived from 'auricula' (little ear), with the adjectival suffix '-ar,' meaning 'of or relating to the ear.'

Kelly Says

Your auricular nerve is why getting your ears touched can feel strangely sensitive—it's also why whispering directly into someone's ear is so effective at getting their attention!

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