auricle

«auricle» in Mova's school dictionary: The outer part of the ear that you can see, also called… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (auricle, auricles)

meaning for a pupil

1) (science) The outer part of the ear that you can see, also called the pinna. tree →

2) (science, old use) A small pouch-like part of the heart's upper chambers (atria). tree →

sense in the lessons

In science lessons about the ear and heart. Phrases: «the auricle of the ear».

examples

• The auricle collects sound waves. tree →
• Label the auricle on the ear diagram. tree →
• Rabbits can turn their auricles. tree →
• Each atrium of the heart has a small auricle. tree →
• The auricle is made of cartilage. tree →
• Earrings go through the auricle. tree →

note

Said «OR-i-kul». Do not confuse with «oracle» (a wise source of answers) — they sound alike.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «auricle» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.