Definition of "auricula" [au•ric•u•la]

• A central European primrose (Primula auricula) having large yellow flowers grouped in umbels. Also called bear's ear. (noun)
• Any of numerous hybrids of this species with other primroses. (noun)

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• "The scientific name comes from the Latin 'auricula'-external ear of animals and' forma 'form, figure or shape', in allusion to the shape of the pod."
• "The external ear is also called the auricula or pinna."
• "The arteries of the auricula are the posterior auricular from the external carotid, the anterior auricular from the superficial temporal, and a branch from the occipital artery."