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auricula Definition

au·ricu·la (ô rikyo̵̅o̅ lə, -yə-)

noun pl. -·las or -·lae′--lē′

  1. a species of primrose (Primula auricula) with leaves shaped like a bear's ear
  2. auricle

Etymology: ModL: see auricle

auricula Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • primula: Auricula primulas are named after the Latin auricula, an ear - the leaves are shaped like ears.

Noun used with modifier

  • primula: Primula auricula grows in a humus rich soil on a well drained sunny site.
  • garden: These hardy garden auriculas are perfect for the front of a mixed, herbaceous or cottage-garden border.

Browse dictionary entries near auricula

  1. auricle
  2. auric
  3. Aureomycin
  4. aureole
  5. Aurelius
  6. Aurelian
  7. Aurelia
  8. aureate
  9. aurar
  10. Aurangzeb
  1. auricular
  2. auriculate
  3. auriferous
  4. auriform
  5. Auriga
  6. Aurignacian
  7. aurochs
  8. Aurora
  9. aurora australis
  10. aurora borealis