auriculated

au·ric·u·late

(ô-rĭk′yə-lĭt, -lāt′) also au·ric·u·lat·ed (-lāt′ĭd)

adj.

1. Having ears, auricles, or earlobe-shaped parts or extensions.

2. Shaped like an earlobe.

[From Latin auricula, auricle; see auricle.]

au·ric′u·late·ly adv.

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Adj. 1. auriculated - having auricles

auriculate

eared - having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination

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