Emily Dickinson Lexicon

AU-RIC'U-LAR, a. [from L. auricula, the ear.]

1. Pertaining to the ear; within the sense of hearing; told in the ear; as, auricular confession.
2. Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as, auricular evidence.
3. Traditional; known by report; as, auricular traditions. – Bacon.