tragus
/ˈtreɪɡəs/
noun
- The small, fleshy bump on the outer part of the ear, just in front of the ear canal.
- He got a small piercing through his tragus, the little cartilage bump near his ear opening.
- The doctor gently pressed on her tragus to check for ear pain.
- When wearing earbuds, the tragus helps keep them in place.