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auricular

[aw-rik-yuh-ler] / ɔˈrɪk jə lər /
ADJECTIVE
perceived by hearing
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A melodic line is sheltered by another line that outlines the harmonic spectrum, causing the melody to grow into something more oracular than auricular.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2016

The auricular surfaces of each hip bone articulate with the auricular surface of the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

This is located at the inferior end of a large, roughened area called the auricular surface of the ilium.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Murakami's got a new book out - will auricular delights be in store?

From The Guardian ● Feb. 18, 2013

It is formed by two partitions, the first of which, called the septum primum, grows down from the auricular roof.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various




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