Definition of Auricular finger. Meaning of Auricular finger. Synonyms of Auricular finger
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Definition of Auricular finger
Auricular finger Auricular Au*ric"u*lar ([add]*r[i^]k"[-u]*l[~e]r), a. [LL.
auricularis: cf. F. auriculaire. See Auricle.]
1. Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing;
as, auricular nerves.
2. Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular
confession to the priest.
This next chapter is a penitent confession of the
king, and the strangest . . . that ever was
auricular. --Milton.
3. Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as,
auricular evidence. ``Auricular assurance.' --Shak.
4. Received by the ear; known by report. ``Auricular
traditions.' --Bacon.
5. (Anat.) Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
Auricular finger, the little finger; so called because it
can be readily introduced into the ear passage.