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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 surface of the ilium articulates with the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

The auricular surfaces are articulation sites on the lateral sacrum that anchor the sacrum to the hipbones to form the pelvis.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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

From The Guardian Feb. 18, 2013

The mitral and tricuspid valves are formed by the shortening of the auricular canal which becomes telescoped into the ventricle, and the cusps are the remnants of this telescoping process.

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




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