Definition of "tragus" [tragus]

• The projection of skin-covered cartilage in front of the meatus of the external ear. (noun)
• Any of the hairs growing at the entrance to the meatus of the external ear. (noun)

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• "The fold of skin in front of the opening of the ear the tragus is an acupressure point for feeling full."
• "The flap called the tragus protects of the auditory meatus, or earhole."
• "It can also be used for other piercings, such as tragus or conchs, just to name a few."