au·ric·u·late

(ô-rĭk′yə-lĭt, -lāt′) also au·ric·u·lat·ed (-lāt′ĭd)

adj.

1. Having ears, auricles, or earlobe-shaped parts or extensions.

2. Shaped like an earlobe.

[From Latin auricula, auricle; see auricle.]

au·ric′u·late·ly adv.

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auriculate

(ɔːˈrɪkjʊlɪt; -ˌleɪt) or

auriculated

adj

1. (Zoology) having ears

2. (Botany) botany having ear-shaped parts or appendages

3. Also: auriform shaped like an ear; auricular

auˈriculately adv

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au•ric•u•late

(ɔˈrɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt)

adj.

shaped like an ear.

[1705–15]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

auriculate - having auricles

auriculated

eared - having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination

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