tragus

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.

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

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Noun

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tragus - 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