1. The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
   "He tucked his long hair behind his auricle";
   - pinna, ear
    
2. A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
   "The atrial auricles increase the capacity of the atria";
   - atrial auricle, auricula atrii

Derived forms: auricles

Type of: cartilaginous structure, pocket, pouch

Part of: atrium cordis, atrium of the heart, external ear, outer ear

Encyclopedia: Auricle