auricled
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having auricles: "auricled" describes something that possesses one or more auricles — ear-shaped appendages, structures, or projections.
- Anatomical reference: In biology and anatomy, it specifically refers to having auricles (e.g., the external ear or the atrial appendages of the heart).
- Botanical reference: In botany, it describes a leaf or other plant part that has ear-shaped lobes or extensions at the base.
Usage Examples
- (Having ear-shaped projections on the leaf.)
- (Having atrial appendages on the heart.)
- (Possessing ear-shaped features.)
Advanced Usage
- "auricled appendage": a specific anatomical term for an ear-shaped projection.
- The auricled appendage of the atrium helps regulate blood flow. (The ear-shaped part of the heart's chamber.)
- "auricled margin": in botany, the edge of a leaf that has ear-like extensions.
- The auricled margin of the leaf distinguishes it from other species. (The leaf's edge with small ear-shaped lobes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Auricle (n): the external part of the ear, or an ear-shaped anatomical structure.
- The auricle collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal. (The outer ear.)
- Auriculate (adj): having auricles; often used interchangeably with "auricled."
- The auriculate leaf base is a key identification feature. (Having ear-shaped lobes.)
- Auricular (adj): relating to the ear or hearing.
- Auricular acupuncture uses points on the outer ear. (Pertaining to the ear.)
Synonyms
- Ear-shaped: having a form resembling an ear.
- Lobed: having rounded projections or lobes.
- Appendaged: having attached structures or projections.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated with "auricled," as it is a specialized term.
Phrasal Verbs
- None applicable, as "auricled" is an adjective and not used in phrasal verbs.