Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [awr-i-kuh l]
- /ˈɔr ɪ kəl/
- /ˈɔː.rɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awr-i-kuh l]
- /ˈɔr ɪ kəl/
Definitions of auricle word
- noun auricle the upper chamber of the heart; atrium 3
- noun auricle a small sac in the atrium of the heart 3
- noun auricle the external part of the ear 3
- noun auricle an ear-shaped part or appendage, such as that occurring at the join of the leaf blade and the leaf sheath in some grasses 3
- noun auricle the external part of the ear; pinna 3
- noun auricle an atrium of the heart 3
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Origin of auricle
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55, auricle is from the Latin word auricula the (external) ear, ear lobe. See auri-2, -cle1
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Parts of speech for Auricle
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auricle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
auricle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for auricle
noun auricle
- ear — the part of a cereal plant, as corn, wheat, etc., that contains the flowers and hence the fruit, grains, or kernels.
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