TRAGUS

tragus

(noun) a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tragus (plural tragi)

(anatomy) The small piece of thick cartilage of the external ear that is immediately in front of the ear canal.

Anagrams

• Struga, tugras

Source: Wiktionary


Tra"gus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: The prominence in front of the external opening of the ear. See Illust. under Ear.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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