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auricula
(ô rik′yo̵̅o̅ lə, -yə-)
See auricula in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. au·ric·u·las or au·ric·u·lae (-lēˌ)
- A central European primrose (Primula auricula) having large yellow flowers grouped in umbels. Also called bear's ear.
- Any of numerous hybrids of this species with other primroses.
Origin:
Origin: Latin, auricle; see auricle
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