tra·gus (tr  g s)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
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| Noun | 1. |  tragus - a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the earcartilaginous structure - body structure given shape by cartilage |
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