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au·ric·u·la   (ô-rĭk'yə-lə)   
n.   pl. au·ric·u·las or au·ric·u·lae (-lē')
  1. A central European primrose (Primula auricula) having large yellow flowers grouped in umbels. Also called bear's ear.

  2. Any of numerous hybrids of this species with other primroses.


[Latin, auricle; see auricle.]
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Main Entry: au·ric·u·la
Pronunciation: o-'rik-y&-l&
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural au·ric·u·lae /-"lE/
: AURICLE; especially : AURICULAR APPENDAGE
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auricula au·ric·u·la (ô-rĭk'yə-lə)
n. pl. au·ric·u·lae (-lē')
Auricle.

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