auricˈūla noun

1. A species of Primula (also called bear's-ear, or dusty-miller)
2. (with cap) a genus of gastropod molluscs

auricˈūlar adjective

1. Relating to the ear or hearing
2. Auricle-shaped
3. Known by hearing, or by report
4. Told privately

auricˈūlarly adverb

auricˈūlate /-lət/ or auricˈūlated adjective

1. Ear-shaped
2. Having auricles or appendages like ears

auricular confession noun

Confession to a priest

auricular therapy noun

Acupuncture treatment using points on the ear that are physically related to specific parts of the body