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Auricle

The external ear, or that part of the ear which is prominent from the head.

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Pocket 76% connected

A bag or pouch; especially; a small bag inserted in a garment for carrying small articles, particularly money; hence, figuratively, money; wealth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pouch 76% connected

A small bag; usually, a leathern bag; as, a pouch for money; a shot pouch; a mail pouch, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Auricular 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Auricular 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tragus 70% connected

The prominence in front of the external opening of the ear. See Illust. under Ear.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ear 92% connected

The organ of hearing; the external ear.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pinna 92% connected

A leaflet of a pinnate leaf. See Illust. of Bipinnate leaf, under Bipinnate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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