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A species of Hirneola (H. auricula), a membranaceous fungus, called also auricula Judæ, or Jew's-ear. P. Cyc.

Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing; as, auricular nerves.

A kind of holothurian larva, with soft, blunt appendages. See Illustration in Appendix.

In an auricular manner.

A circle of feathers surrounding the opening of the ear of birds.

ion on one or both sides, as in certain bivalve shells, the foot of some gastropods, etc. Auriculate leaf, one having small appended leaves or lobes on each side of its petiole or base.

Having two auricles, as the heart of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Between the auricles; as, the interauricular partition of the heart.

Situated above the ear coverts, or auriculars; -- said of certain feathers of birds. -- n.

Of or pertaining to both the temple and the ear; as, the temporo-auricular nerve.

The main part of either auricle of the heart as distinct from the auricular appendix. Also, the whole articular portion of the heart.

Having ear-shaped appendages or lobes; auriculate; as, auricled leaves.

Having lobes like the ear; auriculate.

A kind of primrose (Primula auricula), so called from the shape of the leaf.

e act of disclosing sins or faults to a priest in order to obtain sacramental absolution. Auricular confession . . . or the private and special confession of sins to a priest for the purpose of obtaining his absolution. Hallam.

Pertaining to auricular confession; as, a confessionary litany.

der (Primulaceæ) with the English cowslip. -- French cowslip (Bot.), bear's-ear (Primula Auricula).

-- Ear sand (Anat.), otoliths. See Otolith. -- Ear snail (Zoöl.), any snail of the genus Auricula and allied genera. -- Ear stones (Anat.), otoliths. See Otolith. -- Ear trumpet, an instrument to aid in hearing. It consists of a tube broad at the outer end, and narrowing to a slender extremity which enters the ear,…

A species of primrose. See Auricula.

A nickname for auricular confession; shrift. [Obs.] Cartwright.