auricular UK /ɔːˈɹɪk.jʊl.ə/US /ɔˈɹɪk.jə.lɚ/adjective 6noun 2forms 1 adjective6 •Of or pertaining to the ear.[…] our performances are pastimes jocular, To please the auricular organ and the ocular. — 1780 •Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.The auricular nerves were damaged. •Recognized by the ear; understood by the sense of hearing.[…] I will place you where you shall hear us confer of this and by an auricular assurance have your satisfaction, […] — 1603 •Pertaining to the auricles of the heart. •Told to the ear; told privately. •Pertaining to a style of ornamental decoration, originating in Northern Europe in the first half of the 17th century, that uses softly flowing abstract shapes in relief some of which bear a resemblance to the human ear; commonly used in silverware, picture frames, and architecture. noun2 •The little finger, the outermost and smallest finger of the hand.Yet see! my glad Auricular Redeems thee (though dissolv’d) a Star,[…] — 1659 •(humorous) The ear.A pound of dynamite Explodes in his auriculars It’s not a pleasant sight— We’ll spare you the particulars. — 1893 formsauriculars