auricular

/ɔˈɹɪkjəlɚ/
/ɔˈɹɪkjəlɚ/

noun

  1. The outermost and smallest finger of the hand.

  2. The ear.

Synonyms: ear finger, fourth finger, little finger, mercurial finger, pinkie

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the ear.

  2. Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.

    "The auricular nerves were damaged."

  3. Told in the ear, i. e., told privately.

    "auricular confession to the priest"

  4. Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing.

    "auricular evidence"

  5. Received by the ear; known by report.

  6. Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.

Synonyms: auditory, aural, otic