Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun auricle

2 senses of auricle

Sense 1
auricle, atrial auricle, auricula atrii -- (a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart)
       => pouch, pocket -- ((anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican))

Sense 2
auricle, pinna, ear -- (the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear)
       => cartilaginous structure -- (body structure given shape by cartilage)