noun
- Plural of auricula; small ear-shaped structures or appendages, especially in anatomy or botany.
- Plural of auricula; a genus of alpine plants (Primula auricula) with colorful flowers, popular in horticulture.
Usage: Most commonly used in botanical and anatomical contexts.; In botany, refers to ear-shaped lobes or projections on leaves or flowers.
Usage: Horticultural term; refers to cultivated varieties of primrose.
Examples
- The auriculas of the leaf helped botanists identify the plant species.
- She grew several rare auriculas in her alpine garden.
- The anatomist examined the auriculas of the heart during the dissection.
- Auriculas are prized by collectors for their delicate, velvety flowers.
- The ear-shaped auriculas on the flower petals were distinctly visible under magnification.