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auriform

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ɔːˈɹɪfɔːm/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the form of the human ear; ear-shaped.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The gastropod mollusc abalone is auriform, and therefore also known as the ear shell.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having a shape resembling an ear

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ear-shaped, ear-like

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From aur- + -iform.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: auriforme — Translations
  • Macedonian: ушест (ušest) — Translations