auricularis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɔˌɹɪk.jəˈlɑɹ.ɪs/ (General-American)
- /ɔˌɹɪk.jəˈlæɹ.ɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from New Latin auriculāris, ellipsis of musculus auriculāris (“auricular muscle”). Doublet of auricular.
Meanings
- Any of three muscles attaching the cartilage of the external ear to the skull.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| auricular muscle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| auriculares | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 耳肌 (muscle)