pinna

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. The outer ear. Also known as auricle.

2. A projecting body part such as a wing, feather, or fin.

3. A leaflet or primary division of a pinnate leaf, as found in ferns and some other plants.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œShe put her hand on my hair and then the hand slipped down to my ear ... She caressed my pinna and stroked my shoulder.” Abraham Verghese; Cutting for Stone; Random House; 2012.
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