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tragus Definition

tra·gus (trā′gəs)

noun pl. -·gi′-jī′

the fleshy, cartilaginous protrusion at the front of the external ear, partly extending over the opening of the ear

Etymology: LL < Gr tragos, hairy part of the ear, lit., goat: see tragedy

tragus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • curve: It has squarish ears and a short curved tragus with a blunt round end.