auricula
/ɔˈrɪkjələ/
noun
- A type of primrose (Primula auricula) with showy, often colorful flowers, commonly grown in gardens.
- She planted auriculas in her rock garden for a splash of spring color.
- He won a prize at the flower show for his rare auricula variety.
- The auricula is prized by gardeners for its velvety petals.
- The outer part of the ear; an auricle (less common usage).
- The artist drew the auricula with careful detail.
- A small injury to the auricula can bleed a lot.
- In older medical texts, the auricula refers to the external ear.