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tragus

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tra·gus  (trgs)
n. pl. tra·gi (-g, -j)
1. The projection of skin-covered cartilage in front of the meatus of the external ear.
2. Any of the hairs growing at the entrance to the meatus of the external ear.

[New Latin, from Greek tragos, goat, hairy part of the ear.]

tragus [ˈtreɪgəs]
n pl -gi [-dʒaɪ]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the cartilaginous fleshy projection that partially covers the entrance to the external ear
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) any of the hairs that grow just inside this entrance
[from Late Latin, from Greek tragos hairy projection of the ear, literally: goat]
tragal  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tragus - a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the eartragus - a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
auricle, pinna, ear - the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
cartilaginous structure - body structure given shape by cartilage


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