auriculate
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/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlɪt/
ear-shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'auriculate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'auriculatus,' where 'auricula' meant 'little ear.'
Historical Evolution
'auriculatus' transformed into the English word 'auriculate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having little ears,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having ear-shaped appendages or lobes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having ear-shaped appendages or lobes.
The auriculate leaves of the plant were quite distinctive.
Synonyms
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