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Auricle

usgb/ˈɔːrɪkl/Volume
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Body Part

Refers specifically to the visible external part of the ear.

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She admired her grandmother’s auricle, adorned with traditional earrings.
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Sound Direction

Emphasizes auricle’s role in capturing sound waves for hearing.

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Turn your auricle towards the sound to hear it more clearly.
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Descriptor Use

Often paired with descriptive words about size or appearance.

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He had a small, neatly shaped auricle that was barely noticeable under his hair.
Visual representation of the word "Auricle"

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